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.



Sunday, July 04, 2010

Memories of Laughter

I look for you in the black corners, always the memory of your last presence A bundle of clothes swaying darkly.
I look for you on the streets with your head high Your hand gently holding your daughter's small one Your laughter flying skywards.

I can tell you've been present when I see your glorious daughter Living, loving, laughing, crying.
I think I once saw you in a dream, alive, vibrant, laughing still.
Now you lie, sharing a space with your father A bowl of ashes beneath the sticky clay.

Cazze

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