Delighted that my poem – The cyclist has been shortlisted for the South Coast Writers Centre Poetry Award competition – and to be in the company of such a fine group of poets. Many thanks to the judges Sarah Nicholson and Mark Tredinnick – and if you find yourself in Wollongong on Saturday 29 March, come along to the readings.
Also Tall Yellow Poem (a personal favourite) was long-listed for the same competition.
Peter Frankis writes 
Congratulations on being listed twice, one short- I remember the cyclist poem and how good it is. The Tall Yellow Poem’s format is great for keeping the reader’s eye slow enough to get every last bit of it. “unensouled they never wondered what it was to be made” and
“creation won’t wait it leans to life cutting through cawl squalling &rolling onto the page in a bloody rush”
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Thanks so much for these generous comments – I’m sure you’re the same – there are just some things you write – that you love.
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You’re welcome, and YES.
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Congrats Peter, well done.
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I will put this in the diary!
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The Cyclist a great poem, Peter, poignant, memorable, perfect tone…deserves anything it gets.
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Congratulations Peter! I like both poems but I think Tall Yellow Poem is may favourite of the two!
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“A bright of gulls “what a brilliant contrast to the horror of this poem. Well deserved honor!
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Congratulations, Peter! The Cyclist is unforgettable, well-deserved!
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Mazal tov!
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