The Winner of the First Simian Award of 2007
As winner of the contest Amanda Baker receives $100, publication in the debut issue of Shakespeare's Monkeys Revue, and qualification for Shakespeare's Monkey’s $100 prize for best poem of the year in December. Honorable Mention goes to Carol Lucas for her poem “Number 14.” I would also like to commend all the contestants for the high quality of work submitted, allowing this to be a great success.
Fondly,
Stephan Anstey
Publisher of Shakespeare's Monkey Revue
Shannon McEwen on June 6 2007Congratulations!
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Life is what happens while you wait for great things.
Someday In May on June 6 2007Thank you both very much, and to everyone here that gave me the push I needed to enter.
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...but what do I know?
Someday In May on June 6 2007Poetry Pushers....hmmm...there has to be a poem in there somewhere.
Thank you both very much, I am truely honored. Amazing things happen when you stop telling yourself they won't. Funny how that works.
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...but what do I know?
Anstey on June 6 2007Pssst. hey..toots..ya want some good stuff. Seriously... I know where the good poems are. I'll even help ya score some. I know you want it.
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- stephan
Shannon McEwen on June 6 2007Don't listen to him, he sold me crap.
I went and read your poem, it seriously deserved to win, it's fantastic.
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Life is what happens while you wait for great things.
Tracey on June 6 2007Amanda's poem has such a great emotional grab-me-gotcha at the end, subtle and yet incredibly powerful. Carol's descriptive writing 'swunnerful.
This was a distinct pleasure, and (forget that crap Stephan sells) I send champagne soaked congrats to you both!
Someday In May on June 6 2007Thank you Shannon and Tracey. I think I blushed a little there.
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...but what do I know?
Pags on June 6 2007This is a superb poem, It grows on me each time I read it. WELL DONE. And thank you to the organisers and judges too. Much appreciated.
For those who could use it, here is a link to it to save you hunting!
