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Ruthless Rhyme poetry writing competition

Budding writers or keen poets are invited by Sheldrakepress to enter a competition to find the best short poem in the style of a Ruthless Rhyme, a humorous verse form invented by Harry Graham.

Examples of Harry Graham’s work and full details of the competition are on the organizer's website.

The winner of the competition will have their poem published in a soon-to-be-launched blog.

A selection of poems by runners-up may also be published on-line, said the organizers.

The winner will be invited to write further Ruthless Rhymes on seasonal themes throughout 2012, for publication on the blog.

Sought is a Ruthless Rhyme on the subject of New Year’s Resolutions.

A Ruthless Rhyme should be between four and eight lines long.

Ruthless Rhymes always rhyme, but not necessarily with the same rhyming scheme. Examples can be seen of ABAB and AABB rhyming.

The poem should consist of two elements: a gruesome action by one character followed by a nonchalant response from another.

The secret to a successful Ruthless Rhyme is the ability to relate commonplace situations with a sardonic twist.

Submitted poems should be a combination of lightheartedness and callousness, said the organizers.

Email entries with your name, contact details and the subject heading Ruthless Rhyme Competition.

A result will be announced on the website on March 19, 2012.

Closing date for entries is March 4, 2012.

For detail, see the website

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