Prize Poem Competition

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 46, 30 May 1930, Page 32

Prize Poem Competition

HE prize of half a guinea this week is awarded to "Oh Mack" for well-construct-ed verses entitled "Alone," which will appeal perhaps more particularly to the eternal, and very human, feminine. Close in merit to the prize poem, though differing widely in subject, are "Betty K.’s" several contributions. We are told a varied diet is good for the body, atid this week’s versifiers having _ touched upon many topics, we are hopeful that the poems published will prove stimulating mental pabulum. It is our aim to present varying aspects of the poetic Muse, and in the parody competition in the issue of June 18, some original and stimulating work is anticipated. , R.G.P.’s poetic portrayal of Eugene Aramesque’s despair carries conviction, even in days when "All for love and the world well lost" sounds archaic. "Marcia": Out your lines according to your ideas, and hope for the best. "Dorothy’s" small songlet to a lovéd one breathes emotional truth. But love and sincerity are not enough to make poétry. "Dorothy" should practice writing verse forms. RAB.s realistic poem of Nature’s conflict is too ong. . Lucibel Lee: We liked the little prayer, but the domestic verses fail to reach standard. "Gold-digger" is true to type. "The gift is small, but love is all!", of Victorian times, is quite frankly reversed by the modern wideawakes. We congratulate "Betty K." on breaking fresh ground in her Attractive triolets.