Prize Poem Competition

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 2, 24 July 1931, Unnumbered Page

Prize Poem Competition

THE prize of half a guinea in the current competition is awarded to. "0.5.0." for "Recompense," an artistic and graceful response to loveliness of day and night, sun and stars. We thank this contributor for charming, brief note accompanying entry. Selected for special commendation is the picturesquely-conceived and worded "Out of the Past,’ by "Ginger," which, by virtue of originality of conception and expression, runs: the prize-winner very close. "Karakia": "Rondeau of Villon" is a handful of verses exemplifying flair for unusual and attractive literary form. "Sunrise": A. lilting paean of morn and dawn, which unfortunately crashes to commonplace in last verse. Jingle of "A Sportive Spirit" is far indeed from poetry :- Some often hear the wireless news From neighbours nobly kind ; To leave their windows up they choose, Although they draw the blind! ; "Merrie": Colour sense apparent, but expression at times slow-moving and unrhythmic, though artistic sincerity is present. . "Oh Macks" short love lines are poetic in feeling, the last wistful verse crystallising an eternally human note. G.F.: We liked your letter, encouraging and kind. In our _ published paragraph regarding your poem, we regret the word "last’’ was omitted, as no doubt you noticed. . "The Prelude": Vision of beauty and ability to catch the vision as it flies are apparent in your work, which exhibits flair beyond ordinary for poetic comprehension. We reserve the second poem for further _consideration. , J.A., The Terrace: Many thanks for appreciation, so . unexpected and delightful. "Little Green Apples" was lent by one of a literary coterie, as are many of the books reviewed in this column, Likewise, a considerable proportion are obtained from Public Library, which is found to be excellent for modern verse, biography and plays; while occasionally the work of a New Zealand author comes in for review. G.O.P.: Interesting note received, with arresting enclosures. No wonder such communications are cherished. ‘The short story good in its domestic genre, but it is to be feared that the art of the short story . finds little encouragement in this country. "Ferdinand": Control -your emotions, or at any rate the expression: of en. : "Felix the Cat’; Banal to an unbelievable degree. imme SCO ae