The annual Poetry Clash organised by the Department of Literatures in English, provides an exciting opportunity for confident young poets to share their talent. Entrants are each given a specified time to read or perform a selection of original pieces. A panel of judges, assisted by the audience, select the finalists who “clash” once more in a heated battle of words, wit and metaphor. At the first Clash, Peta-Gaye Williams (centre) emerged the unanimous winner, with Debronique Ellis (right) and Deidre Lewis placing second and third, respectively.