Message from Peter Dawson (written last night): I'd be happy to take on the job of judging this poetry competition. It will also be a way of getting to know some of you. Of course, I have the advantage of not knowing you, except for Lizzie (who won't enter this competition, because I'd be very biase...

the writer relaxes in his back garden, contemplating his inevitable victory in the poetry comp.[/quote]


I see you've moved from London to the wilds of Wales/Scotland/Ireland. (Or did someone leave a bathroom tap running?)
Lizzie

[quote="lizzytysh"]I feel that for the Event[s], any Comp theme should definitely be Leonard related. The anthology idea is great for, perhaps, after the Event, and to include those poems [i]from [/i]the Comp, along with the many, other lovely ones. ~ Lizzy[/quote] I agree wholeheartedly w...

Should there not be a "Cohen" theme to the writing? If we have enough great poets out there, perhaps we could produce a separate poetry anthology.

Poor Peter, already having the Mickey taken. And doesn't know yet that he's to judge and be judged.

Lizzie[/quote]

Hi, Michael. Would be happy to help with this - although if I help I suppose I can't enter!! Perhaps I should nominate Peter, who's an excellent poetry judge (and then he can pick me as the winner!) No, seriously, would be happy to help with judging. I do a lot of poetry assessment work.

Lizzie