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Welcome to the 16th Annual Ipswich Poetry Feast

Advancing showcasing poetry and writing skills across all ages.

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Poetry

/ ‘pou tri/, n. The art of writing or speaking in rhythmic verse in order to express beautiful, imaginative thoughts.

 

Poetry Competition

We want your words – School and Open Age Categories.

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Teacher Resources

Get young people excited about poetry writing.

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Events

What’s On – 2018 Ipswich Poetry Feast Program.

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“He was lengthman on the railway, and his station scarce deserved That pre-eminence in sorrow” of the Majesty he served, But as dear to him and precious were the gifts reclaimed so soon. – Were the workman’s little daughters who were buried near Walloon.”

Henry Lawson, 1891

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The Babies of Walloon

The impetus for the Ipswich Poetry Feast came from Henry Lawson’s poem, “The Babies of Walloon” (1891), which recounts the tragic drowning of Bridget Kate and Mary Jane Broderick at a waterhole at Walloon, a rural township a short distance from Ipswich.

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“He was lengthman on the railway, and his station scarce deserved That pre-eminence in sorrow” of the Majesty he served, But as dear to him and precious were the gifts reclaimed so soon. – Were the workman’s little daughters who were buried near Walloon.”

Henry Lawson, 1891

Read Full Poem

 

International Poetry Writing Competition

Opening Date Sunday, 25 March 2018
Closing Date Friday, 27 July 2018 at 5PM
Prize Money Over $6,500 in prizes

The Ipswich Poetry Feast incorporates an annual poetry writing competition and a vibrant program of poetry related activities for all ages.

The International Poetry Writing Competition gives poets of all ages the opportunity to compete for over $6,500 in prizes and showcase their work.  Widely promoted to schools, libraries and the general community, this competition attracts local, interstate and global entries.

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Ipswich Central Library
40 South Street
IPSWICH, QLD 4305
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 07 3810 6761

“For they gather flowers early on the river far away,
Where the everlasting lilies keep their purity for aye,
And while summer brings our lilies to the run and the lagoon
May our children keep the legend of the Babies of Walloon.”

Henry Lawson, 1891

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  • Home
  • About
    • Background
    • Patrons
  • Writing Competition
    • Writing Competition
    • Conditions of Entry
    • Competition Winners
  • Teacher Resources
  • Events
    • Poets’ Breakfast
    • Workshops
    • Awards Presentation
  • Sponsors
  • Links
  • Contact