Prize Poem Competition

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 44, 15 May 1931, Page 40

Prize Poem Competition

‘THE prize of half a guinea in the current competition is awarded to F.H.S. for "The Spirit of Romance," in which our contributor has been successful in conveying musical impression of that beguiling and elusive ideal of beauty, which in youth and age flits before the spiritual vision, but seldom materialises in an imperfect world. "Peace at Cooper’s Beach": Fluent and pretty good of its kind. "Merrie’: We prefer "An Autumn Scene," which is like a picture painted swiftly in sombre, yet glowing, tones. The eighth line is not good. John Storm: A noteworthy effort. Your work invariably reaches a fine standard. "Cantor" writes: "May I thank you for the prize poem, ‘The Master,’ by D.P.? I have not read anything so beautiful for some. time, and a beginner feels almost discouraged from trying his luck." Another correspondent writes expressing admiration for "Ave Atque Vale." by "Thur," published in the "Record" in April. ‘Fairlie’: This poem goes with a freshness and sincerity that appeal, and ¥ is a poetic tribute to beauty of Canterbury landscape by one obviously,’ possessing a flair for versification., ‘ "Serutineer"’: Our competition is conducted without fear or favour, and is designed to encourage those who essay, however tentatively, to follow the gleam of poesy. "Wlizabeth Anne" attacks a big subject with but moderate success, her yerses being not always true to rhythm. *"Amabel’: Tedious to a degree. "Welix’: No thanks. Communistic sentiment not in our line. "Celt": Alas! you are out of your depth. OEE