Poetry Prize (Finishing statement)

Thank you to all the 270 poets who submitted poems to the blackness on the sea poetry quest.

This was a superb response and of amazing quality. The judging has now begun led by renowned scottish poet and literary Editor.

Joy Hendry of Chapman magazine fame one of the most influential figures in scottish poetry over the last 50 years. we will be keeping all of you up to date here and by email.

Please be patient with the emails are we are having some trouble getting all the emails sent out for every one of the applicants.

Thanks so much for your patience and your participation.

The Lobster Pot