Many thanks as ever to the large numbers of women poets over 60 who sent in and especially to those who regularly support the competition. It’s very encouraging to see how interest there is (and how much talent) out there. As usual, all the proceeds will go towards funding the next anthology – which I hope will be out later this year.
Joy Howard
Winners:
First Prize: Jo Peters Hurdle-maker (read poem)
Second Prize: Suzy Miles What Price a Diamond (read poem)
Third Prize: Sarah Macleod Lang Lang’s Piano Tuner (read poem)
Short List (in alphabetical order)
Ann Alexander Even though we don’t believe any more
Fran Baillie Game
Sara Davis Remembering Gay
Sue Forrester At Heaven’s Gate
Sarah Macleod To a fox, on becoming a rich lady’s tippet
Jenny Morris Makeshift
AF Paterson When the Farm Sold
Miriam Patrick Eclogue: Manchester 21
Dragonfly Elisabeth Rowe
Cathy Whittaker Stefan’s Confession