Prize Poem Competition

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 24, 26 December 1930, Page 32

Prize Poem Competition

‘T HE prize of half a guinea for the current competition is awarded to U.C. for her poem. entitled "From a Train," which will find many admirers by reason of skilful versification and poetic handling of the passing show by a traveller possessed of ability to record’ evanescent beauty as it flies. "Oh Mack" sends two attractive poems, "Fairies’ Christmas," though a pretty, rippling number, is unsuitable for our ‘pages, but we hope room will be found for "Another Chance." . "Thur" skilfully manages her immense theme of the mosaic of humanity, and arrestingly conveys her conception of life’s "evolution. ‘ oR "John Storm’: Though not prize-winners, eath of your three poetns, in. its metier, is. charming. "Bethlehem" is. published this week. oot . "Marion": We do not like the’ split infinitive, ‘though your lines _. are appealing, but the sentiment is a trifle cloying. "New Zealand Cities," with utmost impartiality,. bestows honour -where honour is due. Of Wellington we are told Ee "And there our worthy Gov’nors dwell." Dunedin my ae "Claims the University Where students learn Anatomy." In Christchurch, fair city, ts . "The willow trees Do the Avon’s banks and please : Me more than Halls and Structures fine." All indisputable, no doubt, but nothing but the truth does not always make poetry." "Flotsam": Cheer up! The lady may relent. "Long John" sends the lay of a larrikin, and a good one, too. . H.R.T.: Your verses do not quite scan, but are arresting in their poignant impression of human loss, and we hope some time to vublish them. ,