*Voting is now closed.*
We are delighted to showcase the ten poems on the theme of IN THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS which made it onto this year’s Bangor Poetry Competition shortlist. Each poem is displayed below in our online gallery and the winner will be selected by public vote. Each shortlisted poet will be invited to read at the awards ceremony at Bangor Castle on Sunday 6th October at 3pm which is part of Aspects Literary Festival, where the winner will be announced. The event is SOLD OUT, however you can join the waitlist here:
Voting for the ten shortlisted poems opens at 9am on Monday 23rd September 2024 and closes at midnight on Sunday 29th September 2024 on The Bangor Literary Journal Website.
Instructions:
-Read the 10 shortlisted poems.
-Select your first, second and third favourite poems.
-Complete and submit the online voting form at the bottom of this page.
–Votes are strictly one vote per person and a full name, email and postcode is required for your vote to be valid. Your slip will only be counted if you make three different selections- the winner is decided on a points system. First vote= 3 points/ Second vote= 2 points/ Third vote= 1 point.
11th Annual Poetry Competition: GALLERY OF SHORTLISTED POEMS
Complete the form
to vote for your three favourite poems. You must vote for THREE DIFFERENT (1st/2nd/3rd) poems and complete all parts of the voting form for your vote to be counted.
The Bangor Literary Journal 
‘a reclaiming’ is a timely and sensitive poem for our times when the Taliban are intent on silencing women in Afghanistan.
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each poem leaves a different thought
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a wonderful event , our bit is number 10
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This Poem is very profound highlighting the importance of the Women’s existence and the vital role she plays within all aspects of life.
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