Andrew Krivak's Poem Wins Moth Poetry Prize

Visiting Lecturer on English Andrew Krivak's poem 'Raccoon Baculum Good Luck Charm' is the winner of the Moth Poetry Prize 2025! 

‘This poem stole my heart,' said Fiona Benson, who chose the poem. 'Telling the tale of a loving, childless couple, its crystal clear, no-fuss narrative has the breadth and depth of an Alice Munro short story; yet it also has the pacing, music and grace of an absolutely breathtaking poem. Its shifts between registers – from the quotidian to the epiphanic – with enviable fluidity; so too it’s weaving in of a convincing vernacular, which brings with it such a deep sense of character. The shape of the thing is beautiful too, coming back in the end to “soundless and at peace” in a beautiful arc that takes in balloon rides, Stagg beer, gold-plating, a strange fertility charm, a rocket to Venus, and the loveliest moments of affection.’

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