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.



Monday, May 31, 2010

Love, Loss and Intimacy

Love...
I just woke up and you told me I'm beautiful.
I was cold and you held me.
I dropped the spoon and you got me a new one.
I didn't feel well and you looked after me.
My spirit was broken and you revived it.

Loss...
I just woke up and you were already gone.
I was cold and you left the door open.
I dropped the spoon and you kept on eating.
I didn't feel well and you didn't care.
My spirit was broken and you broke it.

Intimacy...
I just woke up and you reached for me.
I was cold and you aroused me.
I dropped the spoon because you kissed me.
I didn't feel well and then you touched me.
My spirit was broken until it met yours.

Kizzy

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