About the competition

In conjunction with the exhibition Love, Loss & Intimacy the NGV invites you to create your own piece of writing exploring notions of love, loss or intimacy, under 500 words. If you're over 18 years of age and a Victorian resident, post your entry on the blog (1 entry per person) for the chance to win a romantic weekend getaway for two at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins and lunch for two at Persimmon.

The judging panel is comprised of three judges: Professor Jennifer Strauss (Editor of the Oxford Anthology of Australian Love Poetry), Penny Modra (Editor of Three Thousand; The Age arts columnist) and Richard Watts (Presenter of SmartArts on TripleR).

Entries accepted until 11 July 2010 and the winner of the competition will be announced and their entry recited on 18 July following on from the 2pm Floor Talk.



Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Eleanor

I’ve grown an extra pair of legs. Small, chubby ones that are always two paces behind me. You follow me around the house, tripping me up, gripping the hem of my skirt to stop yourself from falling. In the shower, I open shampoo-filled eyes to see your solemn little face watching my every move. In the toilet, a small hand rests on my knee as I sit. Even at night, you find your way into my bed. Your warm body fits into mine like a jigsaw puzzle piece.

You are boundary-less. Everything and everyone are extensions of you. You trespass my heart, my mind, my dark corners. As much as this closeness can chaff and as much as I crave solitude, I know that in a few years you will be running in the opposite direction. Your gaze will move outwards the horizon and I will miss your sloppy toddler kisses.

BigBluePen

1 comment:

  1. AnonymousSat Apr 17, 03:45:00 AM

    this is the cutest thing ever
    but i wish for a heartbreak to win

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