In this episode, host Sandy Lee Carlson interviews Jane O’Connell, a senior at Glastonbury High School who was recognized as the third-prize winner for her poem, A Poet’s Prayer, in the 2026 Lynn DeCaro Contest, presented by the Connecticut Poetry Society (CPS) and sponsored by the DeCaro Family.

Said contest judge Margaret Hunt about the winning piece: “As I read and re-read the poem, I had to keep reminding myself not to miss the skill with which the author weaves alliteration, onomatopoeia, and just the right amount of imagery to create this seemingly simple yet powerful poem about being a poet. offered Hunt.You can read Jane's winning poem at the CPS website (https://ctpoetry.org/lynn-decaro-award).