Winter writing competition

August 2, 2008

Way back when, a friend introduced me to the idea of a man called Prince.

I went to see him live, a couple of times, and he was brilliant.

But.

I'm not one for performance but - su - fucking - perb,though he was...

I am however one for words.

He wrote this song when he was a bit part in The Village.

If anyone can ever find a more poetic lyric than "like a bird without a song", I bow to you.

For other Prince laments, I suggest "Sometimes It Snows In April", but in the meantime - the amazing Sinead O'Connor:

Working 27-Heaven by ajnspencer

There wasn't really a competition after I read this one - it was one of few that took the criteria and fitted them seamlessly into the story.

Just by far the most original and imaginative entry. So different from every other. A breath of super-fresh fresh air in a blog already abundant in fresh air.

Made me laugh, made me want to read more. Loved it.

Well done AJ, a fully deserved first place.

Second place goes to...

You Won't Hurt Me No More by SeasideMan

Powerful stuff. Tension expertly built up and then really hits the reader hard with the ending.

I actually sat there in stunned silence for a few moments after finishing it. Wonderfully written.

Of all the entries, I think this is the one that I most want to read more of. Any chance, SeasideMan?

Well done and thanks for taking part.

In third spot...

Being Idle by DominicGee

Really, it was like he was in my head for this one. The thoughts of every procrastinator. Simply written, yet very effective.

"I must work, I’ll work so I can be lazy again." Isn't that what it's all about, if we are realistic and honest about it? Great stuff.

Well done!