The Second Story of the Country House at Aegae<\/strong><\/p>\n She is a siren.<\/p>\n A woman sings, A liquid, Wooden Mountains in the sea, creaking rocks, I took out my lorgnettes, as was my custom for stargazing.<\/p>\n I had to do it really. I notice the frame, Genius is self-conscious, Daniel Hinds<\/a> was highly commended in the Young Adults category<\/a> of the NCLA’s Water Poetry Competition 2012<\/a>.<\/p>\n The NCLA Water Poetry Competition was judged by W.N. Herbert <\/a>and John Burnside<\/a>. The ceremony was held at Northern Stage<\/a> on 23rd February 2012<\/a>.<\/p>\n Photographs of the event can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nI shall call her Lorraine,
\nFor now.
\nIt is raining outside,
\nI suppose that is why I came
\nTo the theatre.<\/p>\n
\nUsually gold,
\nPoured in the grail.
\nWe know what she can give us.
\nThe Lady of the Lake,
\nIs the lake.
\nWhy?
\nBecause I say so,
\nAnd I am a Lord.
\n\u201cAnd that is what Lords
\nDo to Ladies.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nCurtains in the theatre, a face, red hanging locks,
\nAnd a ship; made of red velvet.<\/p>\n
\nI was tired of her,
\nDamp,
\nAnd Bluebeard
\nDid it.
\nToo.
\nFor, that is not objectification;
\nFor, that is how we love.<\/p>\n
\nOf her portrait.
\nI bought that.
\nIt\u2019s made of gold
\nAnd would it be awfully bold,
\nTo say so?<\/p>\n
\nAnd so too is love.
\nSweet siren! Soprano! A snake hissing! Forked tongue, my trident!<\/p>\n