Monash Prize For Poetry
In 1963, the University established the Monash University Prize for Poetry, which is awarded annually for the best poem by an Undergraduate, provided it is of sufficient merit. The prize is an important part of the tradition of promoting literary creativity at Monash. Previous winners include prominent Australian poets such as John A. Scott and Laurie Duggan.
The prize is open to Undergraduates of the University and is awarded on the recommendation of the Head of School.
Who is eligible?
If you are a current Monash Undergraduate student you are eligible to apply.
What is the Prize?
The author of the prize-winning poem will receive a certificate and a cheque to the value of $150.00. Prize winners’ names/nom de plumes and poems are published on the ECPS website and in the Monash Memo.
How do I apply?
Entries are currently closed. Check back in first semester 2009 for next year's contest.
The winner in 2008 was Chloe Brien for her poem Salivary.
Salivary
With my eye teeth in place
I will eat things, wonderful things.
I’ll crunch through the paintings of the world
like crusty garlic bread,
and I will eat the sun like a wheel of cheese.
I’ll run my tongue along the spires of an old cathedral
and cough at its dry taste.
I’ll gnaw at the hull of an aircraft carrier,
the splendid curve of it so orally appealing.
Never mind the indigestion!
Then for dessert the moon will ooze
silver sweet over my bottom lip.
And for supper, my love,
I’ll chew upon your shapely ears
and drink your red wine mouth
and finally I’ll be sated.
© 2008 Chloe Brien
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