I have approached two other competitions to see if the poem is eligible for their open comps but it seems that for the first lot I approached, the question wasn't one they had ever considered before so it was put in the too hard basket and not allowed. I've just had word from a second comp that because it won first "in any competition" that it is ruled out.
Not saying whether it's right or wrong but this is something I think competition organisers (and entrants) need to consider.
Heather
