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.



Monday, July 05, 2010

You Told Me

You told me
Told me that if I was to be
Yours
Every word would need to be
Saturated and every gesture
Dealt with perfect love.

You warned me
Warned me that if my words weren't as
Yours
If my thoughts were without poise
My voice without pure cunning
Then I should be someone else's.

And I said what if I can't be good
Enough
Would it be OK if I shined soft your shoes
And dreamed your dreams washed your washing
Bent down doubled to offer
My love without troubles.

And you said
Why can't you be like Nick Cave?

Milk Stuff

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