In August 2009 we held a poetry competition in conjunction with Outdoor Research. For one reason and another the judging on this competition got very delayed and we were only able to actually declare winners at New Year. Apologies to all who entered for our bad organisation, the winning poems are published below.
The original poetry thread with all the entries is here.
Congratulations to the winners all of whom have now received their prizes - a bug bucket hat from Outdoor Research (right). Thanks to Outdoor Research for supplying the prizes.
Cupped in a warm palm of sunlight - Alyson
midges, midges you little shits
Dating She loved, then she left. Should I care? I've got the best spot Will I meet her again, all stripes and smiles? I followed the last one in the haze, As it waved they moved, in thrall. Plenty more fish, I say. - Martin76
Culicoides impunctatus Skin So Soft God's wonderful tapestry.
To a Midge Wee sleekit, anoyin, monstrous beastie, I'm truly sorry the climber's dominion, As winter storms lay crags to waste, Still the midge is blessed, compared to me. - Oceanic
The classic and sharp Cuillin ridge |
People hate me so they do and I don't know why So if you think your life is dire, I met this lady climber up on Stanage Edge So if you think your life is dire, I'm an intellectual insect – I will happily debate So if you think your life is dire, I'm very miserable – I'm a midge without a friend. So if you think your life is dire, - Wingnut
Midges, oh midges, the vain of our life, - Liaml89
day fades to dusk and on comes - fidget
I tell ya now and I tell ya reet - jhenryb |
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