Entry from Deborah Levinson
A Valentine’s poetry competition for lovers of history
A poll will run from 4–12 February to choose the winner, who will be announced on Valentine’s Day.
Sappho
You sat upon your island school,
While women basked under your rule.
Your words were music to all ears,
Still known well, these many years.
My heart sings your songs so filled with grace,
I’d love to look upon your face.
I’d tell you just how much I feel,
The way you shared your world, so real.
I’d be so grateful that you live,
Your words, your songs, so much to give.
We still remember, so long from then,
Encouraging us to pick up pen.
The love of women named for you,
Fills us with hope when we are blue.
If there is only one to know,
It has to be the great Sappho.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re delighted to announce a brand new writing competition created especially for fans of Jodi Taylor.
This time, we’re inviting you to put pen to paper and compose a Valentine’s Day poem addressed to a famous person from history. The poem can be romantic, witty, heartfelt or mischievous, but it must include rhyming couplets. Submissions close on Saturday, 31st January, after which all entries will be published on Jodi's social media for readers to enjoy. The winner will be chosen through a public poll held between 1st and 13th February, and announced on 14th February. As a lasting keepsake, the winner will receive a beautifully framed copy of their poem.
CLICK HERE to submit your edited and formatted entry in Word document form.
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