1. "red light district" by @-benshanscom (tagged in comments bc wattpad won't let me tag you lol)

2. "river fish, keep swimming"

3. "The Puppet Cries Real Tears" by

Guys, I just wanted to say that some of your entries for this month had me tearing up. I know that sounds cheesy, but it's true. It always brings me such a sense of wonder to see all these different people's takes on the same emotion, and to find unity in so many people's experiences.

So thank you so much for your entries. For the courage it takes to write so vulnerably, to give two random teenagers on the internet your beautiful poems every single month. We appreciate your entries so much.

Okay! On a more technical note, if you won, please comment which book of yours you want voted and commented on (if you got first place) and which book you'd like added to our reading list (for all places). And make sure to give the winners a follow, they're so amazing.

(Also, thanks so much for 10k on this book!!!)

Keep writing,

The admins of the Echo Awards.