PRIZE POEM COMPETITION

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 48, 12 June 1931, Page 48

PRIZE POEM COMPETITION

"THE prize of half a guinea in the current competition is awarded to "At Night," by "D.P.," which we have been holding for further consideration, Its haunting . charm, and musically phrased impression of a@ phase of Nature’s loveliness will, we are convinced, find countless admirers. MW. S.: We read your picturesque poem: with considerable interest, but for our purpose it is far too long, our rule being that no verses submitted for this competition shall exceed 25 lines. "Merrie": It’s a dear little poem, though not: yet up-to prize-winning standard, faulty rhythm being occasionally present. Karakia: Your poem appeals greatly, and is only second in merit to the prize-winner. "Ignorance": We like the dexterity and grace with which you treat the old and beautiful motif of your verses. "J.Y.": Your effort at verse libre is interesting in its originality and " thoughtfulness, the last lines being better than the first. "Infelice’: Audacious to a degree, but lamentably bad verse. .- "Mayfly, * An excellent moral is the one good point in "Trifles Light as "Wrancesca": Alas, not this time. "Dlysses": A brave theme, but unnecessary bluntness of phraseology. "Pierrot " makes his bow to the Muse with a gay heart but faulty metre. "Word-spinner": As bad as bad can be! "Ginger": Thoughtful and attractive.