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

A Strange Sorta Love

Missing you is a daily ritual
In your absence, I search for
that missing warmth within my soul
The familiar scent behind your ears
The feel of your stubbles against my cheeks
How do I live with such fierce desire?

I long for your fullness in me
The secret nook of where my head rests snugly against you
The private embrace of our conjoined hearts
The murmur your voice sends my heart into
The way we bond
Skin against skin.

Without you
My life is futile and
My body limp
My blood flows for you,
My love.

I starve,
so that I can taste you untainted
I run,
So that you will always have a game & a thrill
I love you with all my might
And yet
I will never feel you with me,
In me
Ever again.

MatchStickGirl

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