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.



Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Emmas Song

I don't need you here with me
To show how much you mean, see
It's true
Thinking 'bout the time we spent
Lovin' you has rocked me
Oh so gently
You had me running round in circles
Didn't know if I was up
Or if I was down
Forever now sleeping
And in my thoughts I'm keeping
You around

Gary Whelan

(The music that accompanies this can be heard at myspace.com/garywhelan The track is an acoustic intrumental "Emmas song")

4 comments:

  1. AnonymousSun Jun 20, 01:20:00 AM

    Beautiful words and the music is so very fine and tender!!

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  2. Michelle KillenderSun Jun 20, 01:27:00 AM

    Beautiful thoughtful memories....your music is inspiring.

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  3. AnonymousTue Jun 22, 04:44:00 AM

    I feel a real connection with the words and the music has so much space...it evoked so many memories from deep within me. Thank you!

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  4. AnonymousTue Jun 22, 05:39:00 PM

    A co-worker put me onto Emmas song. Short and sweet, simple. Beautiful. That was how it was for us before our loss. Oh and the music the same. All of it.
    p&l.

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