Prize Poem Competition

Radio Record, Volume VI, Issue 8, 2 September 1932, Unnumbered Page

Prize Poem Competition

(Conducted by

John

O'Dreams

He prize of half a guinea in the current competition is*‘awarded to A.L.G. , for- the poem entitled ."On. Reading de la Mare.’ This subtle eulogy of the work: of the English poet is very interesting, -the central motive being emphasised with imaginative charm and literary dexterity, with .a.touch of authentic mystical atmosphere. Ilighly commended and extremely ~ unusual is the work submitted by R.B.C., which is held in the meantime in the hope of publication later. ~ ¥rom correspondents: "I should like to add to that of other contributors my admiration’ and appreciation of the winning poems in the ‘Record.’ I found particularly beautiful and meritorious two recetitly- published‘Milton’ ‘and ‘Quest’."-A.J.R. a "The Blind Potter’ could not be passed unnoticed; it ig-what-so much yerse is not--satisfying."-A.L.G. — SE? ee "Old Song’: Picturesque in quaintness, and fascinating im lilting grace. A.J.R.: Your subject evokes quick response in its poignant appeal, the skilful touch of the "cold mist upon the pane" linking up the elements with wistful humanity. "Merrie" gives ear to call of the great Mother in a shadowy aspect of her diverse phases, a graceful metrical effect of spontaneity, ‘being achieved. "The Crane’ is poles apart from the work of the last-named versifier. It is a somewhat harshly-worded deification of the great ged- of. machinery, dynamos, and .skysigns being presented with certainly arresting, if entirely unmusical, force. "Democrat" sends an excellent parody of a poem of the ultra-sentimental variety, which lends itself admirably to sportive’ treatment-of youthful iconoclast. . wt Lo, "Maid Marian’s" pen-picture of a noonday landscape positively scintillates with enthusiasm and adjectives. ne "Unfinished" : A moving inspiration, adequately presented. . Apparent failure is a big theme, treated in this poem with comprehension, dignified restraint, and in fitting literary form. ar "We Two": Alas! a dull dialogue. ‘