Prize Poem Competition

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 48, 10 June 1932, Unnumbered Page

Prize Poem Competition

(Conducted by

John

O'Dreams

"THE prize of half a guinea in the current competition is awarled to M. A. Latter for "The Blackbird in New Zealand,’ a poem that appeals by virtue of musical versification and:poignant expression of nostalgia for lovely sights and sounds of a well-remembered country. It is regretted that space cannot be found for publication of a: small sweet "Prayer," by O.E.H., from whom we are glad to hear once more. "Merrie" sends a thoughtful and poetic contribution. This young literateur shows a commendable versatility in choice of subject and treatment thereof, and in "Rain" achieves success in a difficult verse form. "Cantor's" tuneful tribute to a haven of peace in Temuka is very attractive in its simplicity and sincerity, conveying an atmosphere of Nature's beauty and holiness. "Bethesda" sends a rhymed but far from poetic questionnaire. O.M.S.: Very reverent in conception, exceedingly faulty in execution, "Imogen": An interesting experiment in vers libre. "Demosthenes": We admire your pluck. "Doubting Thomas": An unfortunate effort. "Non Juan’: A budding Byron-in ambition at any rate. "Wrou-Frou’: How could you?