The Bard of Armagh Competition of Humorous
Verse sends out a challenge to all aspiring bards
to start composing with a view to becoming Bard of Armagh 2012
Most humorous poems are uncomplicated, yet
clever and underpinned by first class talents of composition and delivery. Styles of presentation vary as do the limitless themes ranging from the ridiculous to the
sublime, from the battered husband to the obsessive veterinary surgeon, from
the Y factor to the mid-life crisis, from the recession to the credit crunch,
from the poteen well to the surrogate father, from water problems to HRT and
from wedding invitations to shopping blues.
Lawyers, lorry drivers, doctors, dancers, plumbers, plasterers, teachers,
typists, care assistants, couriers, farmers, foresters, surveyors and sailors among
others have all thrown caution to the wind and have become established yarn
spinners and bards.
Dormant in the subconscious mind is a craving
to compose and recite. Something
miniscule, fleeting and irrelevant could activate this. The product could be a lasting manifestation
of one’s inner self. It is powerful and
uplifting to have an ode in the memory bank, as the call to recite can happen
in the very strangest circumstances and can have a profound and transforming
effect on many. One should always be
ready! Never let it be said that you
missed the boat!
The poem should be at least 200 words in length and should not exceed 10 minutes performance time.
There will be an entry fee of £2.00 for each poem.
Deadline: 1
October
The finals take place in Armagh City Hotel on Friday 16
November.
Details can be found on the Bard website, www.bardofarmagh.com
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