Prize Poem Competition

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 52, 8 July 1932, Unnumbered Page

Prize Poem Competition

(Conducted by

John

O'Dreams

fipeeD prize of half a guinea in the current competition is awarded to "Beaumont" for the poem entitled "Lives," which in its expression of the transitional and lonely progress of the soul is instinct with imaginative beauty. A second poem by this contributor is held in the meantime. Selected for commendation is the fascinating "Twilight" by D.P., and "Karakia’s" strong and tender "Hill-night," of which lack of space unfortunately precludes publication. We express regret that, through an unfortunate inadvertence, the Opening line was omitted in last week’s prize poem, entitled "Milton," by C. R. Allen, This poem in its entirety appears in another page of the current issue, and we feel sure our contributor’s beautiful sonnet will be read and studied by all who appreciate literary achievement. "Wayfarer" sends a sonnet anent one of earth's blazing sunsets, which is i rather beautiful effort. "\errie’: An effect of idyllic beauty is created. We anticipate with pleasure pérusal of your further excursion into realms of reflective fantasy. M.E.: Indeed a delightful "Beginning," in .which imagination is construed in phrases of lingering sweet sound. . .. "Naomi," clear-eyed, disillusioned modern, sends some sharp-edged lines on which glimmers no spark of the sacred flame. 7 O.M.LS:: Somewhat faulty in construction, in particular the third verse, ‘which calls loudly for revision. C.A.L.: In spite of obvious immaturities, your little poem is not without a eertain naive attractiveness. . "Marie Antoinette" dallies with the Muse gaily but unsuccessfully. "Mlaneur’: Alas! Ilow flat, stale and unprofitable. _ A.J.R.: Thanks for small note. We reserve the "Pedlar" -poem for further consideration. TL