14 APRIL 1990, Page 45

No. 1623: After Henry

According to A. N. Wilson (a correspon- dent tells me) Henry James once wrote the words, 'The bark of Chicago disturbs the siesta', which he suggested would be a good starting-point for a poem. I'll make it easier. Make it part of a poem (maximum 16 lines) or a piece of prose (maximum 150 words). Entries to 'Competition No. 1623' by 27 April.