'Location' Judge's Report

ADELAIDE  PLAINS POETRY  COMPETITION 2019

JUDGE’S  REPORT

In my consideration of the 111 entries received I looked particularly for beauty of expression, use of
imagery and metaphors as well as demonstration of emotional attachment to a particular location.

For first place I chose the poem, In the Shadows, which makes good use of metaphor and expresses a
clearing of thoughts as a result being in a specific location.

I awarded second place to ARRIVING IN PORT PIRIE, an evocative expression of memories tied to a
particular place, which were a reminder of other significant locations, a process which many readers
may identify with.

For third place I chose Birdsville Tracking, which demonstrated beauty of expression, compact form and
very good use of metaphor to bring out the features of this particular location.

Highly Commended: 

I chose Barren Lands for its use of arid lands as a metaphor for feelings of desolation and for its economy
of expression.

Commended: 

Salamanca.   This poem evokes memories tied to a particular place, illustrated with excellent imagery.

Somewhere in Tasmania.   A well realised poem recalling a significant time and place.

Confined.  I liked the shape of this poem and the use of metaphor.

Minnamurra Falls. Of all the rhyming poems, this one was a delight to read.

Dispossessed. An emotive description of a harrowing time.

The Bush, Shelley Beach.  A well rhymed story of childhood days.

In conclusion, I read many poems which expressed heartfelt feelings, some better expressed than others.
I commend all the entrants for having a go and encourage each one to continue to develop their writing
skills which will contribute a great deal to our understanding of life today.

Adelaide Plains Poets Poetry Competition 2019 Location

Here are the entry form and guidelines for the 2019 poetry competion, on the theme of Location:

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ADELAIDE PLAINS POETS Inc.

POETRY COMPETITION 2019

‘LOCATION’

1st, 2nd & 3rd cash prizes, plus Highly Commended & Commended certificates as awarded
by judge.
Total prize pool over $700

ENTRY GUIDELINES

Work entered in this competition must be original, in English, unpublished and not have
won a prize in any other competition. Authors retain copyright.

Theme ‘Location’ - Poems entered must in some way refer to the theme

Open Class - poets 18 years & older

Junior sections – Primary School student (one poem only), Secondary School student
(one poem only)

To maintain anonymity, entrant’s name should appear on entry form only, not on poems.
Entry forms are to include entrant’s name, address, phone number, titles of poems submitted.

Entries should be typed, on one side of paper only, one poem to a page

Poems to be no longer than 60 lines

Entry fees: Open class $10 for first poem, $5 for every poem entered thereafter

Junior classes - no entry fee, only one poem per student

Cheques/money orders to be made payable to Adelaide Plains Poets Inc

Or electronically using these details: BSB 105-009 Acc 105 954 340 (please give poet’s name
with electronic payment)

Entries to: Competition Secretary, 1594 Germantown Rd REDBANKS SA 5502

Entries to be received by close of business  5 July 2019 – entries received after this date
may not be considered for the competition.

Authors should retain a copy of their work

For further details contact: Competition secretary, Ms C Cordon

at 0418 806 490, kittycordo@gmail.com

or

http://carolyn-poeticpause.blogspot.com.au/

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ADELAIDE PLAINS POETS Inc. POETRY COMPETITION 2018

‘LOCATION’

ENTRY FORM

Name……………………………………………………………..…..……………………Phone…………………………………

Address……………………………………………..………………….………………………………………………………………

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Email……………………………..……………………..

Title of poem/s - ……………………………………………………..…………..………………….……………………………

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(use back of page for additional entries)

Entrants’ names or other details must not appear on poems

Declaration by author: I agree to comply with the Entry Guidelines and declare that the
written work submitted in my name is my own original work and has not been copied in part,
or in full, from any other source.

Author’s signature…………………………………………………………..date…………………………..……..………...

Date of birth (if entering a junior section) ……………………………….…………………………

Secondary School or Primary School - Circle to indicate which section, for Junior sections

Name of school (if entering junior section) ……………………………………..………….……………………..    

Entry fees: Open class $10 for first poem, $5 for every poem entered thereafter

(OPEN CLASS ONLY – NO FEE FOR JUNIOR ENTRIES)

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES – 5 July 2019

Cheques/money orders to be made payable to Adelaide Plains Poets Inc, and sent with entries
to Competition Secretary, 1594 Germantown Rd REDBANKS SA 5502

Or electronically using these details: BSB 105-009 Acc 105 954 340

Authors should retain a copy of their work, entries will not be returned without provision
of a stamped self-addressed envelope, and a written request.