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

She Will Be Missed

Hearts rise
Souls sink
Tempers flare
Love deepens.

Compassion for the one we love.
How things would be much simpler,
If it were not for Cupid's interference.

A fleeting smile
A wayward glance.
Staring deep within the other
Seeing her
Feeling her
Wanting her
Missing her.

I wish things could be different.
Words to be unspoken
Unspoken words to be spoken.
The hurt to be whisked away.

It hurts.

She will be missed.

Out of Sync

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