Well, I have to say that the Crimson Spines are truly the most gorgeous of things, and I am so pleased that the seventh competition has produced such stunning work.
I am rather chuffed then to announce that the shortlisted poets are:
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- Christine Marie Tokunaga
- Elizabeth Barton
- Margaret Royall (Commended)
- Will Kemp
- Carmella de Keyser
- Cath Kansara (Highly Commended)
- Eileen Phyall
- Miriam Otto (Highly Commended)
- Gillie Robic
- Benjamin Oldcorn (Commended)
But there can only be One Winner, and I am so pleased to say that this time it is:
Carmella de Keyser
for
“Heart Muscle”
Many thanks to everybody who took part – and of course, congratulations to Carmella and all that made the Shortlist :)







