The Poison Diaries – Poetry Competition

The Poison Diaries site is running a fantastic competition to win a trip to the stunning Alnwick castle pictured below. In honour of the release of the Poison Diaries second book in the trilogy Nightshade. The prize is amazing and I for one want to be there. I love the history in this book and the tale of murder and romance. I would love to see where it is set in person, walk through those famous Poison Gardens and spend the night in the amazing castle. Not forgetting meeting the Duchess of Northumberland.

The prize will include

Travel to Alnmouth train station and transfer to Alnwick Castle in the beautiful Northumbiran Countryside. In case you didn’t know, Alnwick Castle is the setting for the Harry Potter movies!!
Meeting the Duchess of Northumberland – the co-author of the books and creator of the Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle.
A tour of Hulne Abbey – childhood home of ‘The Poison Diaries’ heroine, Jessamine.
A special themed dinner in the spectacular Alnwick Tree House.
A candlelight tour of the famous Poison Garden at Alnwick.
Overnight stay in the Castle.
Winners will also receive a preview copy of ‘Nightshade’ and a fabulous Poison Diaries goody bag.

All you have to do is write a poem with only the title ‘Poisonous By Nature’ to inspire you. You don’t have long though, you have to enter by June 27th.

Here is my entry below:-

Poisonous By Nature

Twisting and turning,

Creeping and sweeping,

Curling and climbing,

The plants grow and thrive.

Greens, purples, blues and pink,

Sweet smells,

Sour smells,

Every plant has it’s own story.

To kill or cure,

Which one is which,

Herbs a plenty,

To mix and to stir.

Potions are made,

Two hearts beat as one,

Love conquers all,

Or poisons beneath.

Click here to check out the competition details and to find out how to enter. Don’t forget you only have until the 27th June to enter.

Good luck.