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, July 07, 2010

But for the sun

Stop.
Stop pulling at me.
I know you are there.
The swollen shadows of
Your red dresses
Drag me under
And lead me down.
The day fades.
I am come undone.

Cheek to jowl
We tumble around.
Tidal embraces,
Whet this fool's crown,
And caught high in the sail,
Your black breath
Sucks from my lung.
Oh Lord! Draw me on!
Draw me on.

Outwitted and outmatched.
Judas limbs flail,
Try to avoid Lucifer's tail,
And always your flank,
Thrumming our merciless song.
Mon Dieu! I am gone!
I am gone!

But for the sun.
Seeping through
My fingered curtain.
Come love, one last lash,
Before we move on.
Damnable light.
You have won.

You have won.

missilver

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