Monthly Archives: April 2009
Guided by Poets – WA #2
For this Guided by Poets thread we travel back to the west coast of Australia to check out five exciting, original voices. And here they are: Amanda Joy – Scott-Patrick Mitchell – Gabrielle Everall – Amber Fresh – Simon Cox … Continue reading
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Last Letter to Richard
It was only a day or so after the accident Like crows, they came opening and shutting their black leather briefcases Life insurance salesmen (what keen sense they’ve got) Your soft body had not yet even lost consciousness and … Continue reading
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Two killer opportunities – Val Vallis & Thomas Shapcott Awards
Here’s a couple of competitions that might get the pen/keyboard working over time. Arts Queensland Poetry Awards Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize Named in honour of a distinguished Queensland poet, the Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize is … Continue reading
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Beyond
seduced by kite hawk that spirals on hot thermal winds loneliness like that of the spirit of sky inspires a hopeless heart-broken longing wind at dusk resents the song of insects and falling leaves remind me of the great … Continue reading
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Brisbane Poetry Gig Guide – April 26
Well, I am home, fresh from a great gig today in Brisbane Square Library with Ghostboy, Skye Staniford, DarkWing Dubs and the mighty Sheish Money. Thanks to all who came along. Here’s what’s happening around town over the next few … Continue reading
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little truth
shadows silenced her door the day she died hovered over her miniature roses digging into earth for a pulse
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Guided by (Cafe) Poets – Josephine Rowe, Amelia Walker & Lara Taylor
Poets and cafes have always been a happy match and currently there are a number of poets undertaking residencies in cafes Australia wide, thanks to an initiative of the Australian Poetry Centre. And there are some exciting projects happening as a result. Over … Continue reading
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Ghostboy & F(r)iends – come join us!
This Sunday, April 26, Brisbane’s surrealist spoken word ringmaster Ghostboy will gather a few of his f(r)iends together for a stripped down afternoon of poetry and performance at Brisbane Square Library. It’s all happening in the Sound and Vision Lounge on Level One … Continue reading
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Good Friday, Brunswick Heads
Twelve months on, defining clumsy, my father will say, That’s where you fell. I’ll remember it more than anything else that happened that Easter. More than the chocolate and freshly baked buns. More than the sounds of his voice waking … Continue reading
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