Prize Poem Competition

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 42, 1 May 1931, Unnumbered Page

Prize Poem Competition

~ (THE prize of half a guinea in the current competition is divided between _ "Wlizabeth Anne" and "Ginger," for "Similitudes’" and "Autumn Evening" respectively. We have adopted this course as being a fair one, each of the poems mentioned having, in our opinion, an equal degree of merit. The latter appears in this publication, but, owing to pressure on space, "Similitudes" will be held over for publication next week. "Awake, Awake, Our Patriotic Pride" : The first verse of this ambitious effort conveys topical counsel in swinging rhyme; but later, words and expressions are utilised that assuredly do not lend themselves to metrical expression. "Until the politicians find a way The penny postage rates to give us back," Though a consummation devoutly to be wished, does not suggest inspiration of magical Muse. "Poppies" : It’s been so much better done. "Bush Boys’: We suggest that a paper for juveniles might prove the best avenue for appearance of this somewhat immature contribution. : D.A.S.: You are under a misapprehension as to the words "Selected for commendation." They imply no promise of publication, but are simply an expression of appreciation of work appealing to us as above average merit, though not up to prize-winning standard. "Milk" is an interesting attempt to convey life in the real, as apprehended by eye and ear of sensitive awareness. "Moonspun Dreams": Truly an apt title, breathes responsiveness of romantic youth to nature’s beauty. "Merrie" is possessed of at least one attribute of poesy: imaginative vision. But obscurity of phrasing should be guarded against, and much study devoted to rhythmie effect. . "Pippa" is a brave lass, but over-pessimistic for her years. She should read Browning’s poem about her namesake and take heart of grace. "Clarion": Words, words, words, signifying nothing at all.