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.



Thursday, July 08, 2010

Now You Have Cut Me Off

The flower that is plucked
like dreams cast into light
must wilt and cease to breathe
A stem when it is snapped
will drain the sap inside
to starve a hungry seed
The secrets that we sow
are nourished by our stealth
they wither and distort
if shared or talked about
Now you have cut me off
from all that fed my life
I cannot grow new love
if grief flows in my blood
Why should I choose to mate
when empty arms like promises
sprout bitterness and hate.

Michele

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