Now judging the Writing Magazine's Talkback Forum mini
competition is over I've returned to earth in human form. I re - read
some of O.U.'s Y180's Making Sense of Poetry to help me decide
the winner. Then I chose eight categories e.g.; imagery,
rhymes, effect, vocabulary with which to compare each poem
and marked them out of ten. The method was only a guide because
of course the poems varied in style, form, and meaning. In the end I
chose one that ended by leaving the reader in suspense.
I have never had the heady experience of judging a competition
before and there came many moments during the process when the task
seemed impossible. However, when the winner posted a message
to let me know how pleased he was, I thought my part was worthwhile.
Next is the Bridport Poetry Competition. My turn again to be judged.
Bill Won!
Now judging the Writing Magazine's Talkback Forum mini
competition is over I've returned to earth in human form. I re - read
some of O.U.'s Y180's Making Sense of Poetry to help me decide
the winner. Then I chose eight categories e.g.; imagery,
rhymes, effect, vocabulary with which to compare each poem
and marked them out of ten. The method was only a guide because
of course the poems varied in style, form, and meaning. In the end I
chose one that ended by leaving the reader in suspense.
I have never had the heady experience of judging a competition
before and there came many moments during the process when the task
seemed impossible. However, when the winner posted a message
to let me know how pleased he was, I thought my part was worthwhile.
Next is the Bridport Poetry Competition. My turn again to be judged.