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Moving On: a counsellor reflects – Highly Commended
inI opened my door to you the other day and invited you into my room for a season. Your time,…
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Stepping Out (1) – Highly Commended
inWe weren’t childhood sweethearts or anything. It’s just that I grew up with him. My Dad knew his Dad…
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Stepping Out (2) – Highly Commended
inMy beloved husband of fifty years died yesterday. I stepped out of the hospice -feeling elated that my prayers have…
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A Non-Magnificat – Highly Commended
inA non-Magnificat Mary has second thoughts My heart questions you, Lord. I feel worried and frightened at what you…
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The Walking Madonna – Highly Commended
inThe Walking Madonna: a statue by Elizabeth Frink in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral. She steps out, alone Unencumbered…
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Two Seas Two Scenes – Runner Up
inMatthew 14 v 22–33 Galilee long ago The sea shimmered in the midday sun. Light reflecting on its…
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Stepping Out: Reflections of a Circle Dancer – Winner
inStep right step left, sway right sway left, step right step left, sway right sway left, and so we step…
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Come As You Are – highly commended
inCome As You Are It was when there was nowhere else to turn – when I’d run out of…
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I Used to Sing – highly commended
inI Used to Sing I used to sing with my own people. Morning. The sun pricked the shadows and…
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asterisk – highly commended
inFor the Lord is good * “Asterisks indicate a pause; extra space between words indicates a ‘mental…