Phew! Talk about a spread of votes! I would have been divided myself with such a rich crop of high standard entries. Nearly everyone got a tick (perhaps it was election fever) but Ginge managed to cross the line with 2 votes for his superb;
Waiting in the wings, spinster is distraught never having had a lover
Well done Neil; I picked the word at random so am pleased to have found an apposite prize of interest to you rock fans. Hope it’s to your taste!