Monthly Archives: August 2009
Caged Bird
Met some incredible people in WA & heard some mighty fine poetry… keep your eyes skinned for spotlights on many of the good poetry folk of WA during the next few weeks. One man who had a really profound impact on me … Continue reading
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A quick word from the west…
This Lost Shark is enjoying the western waters… Last nights reading featured some incredible performances – music, dance, poetry – by artists from diverse cultural backgrounds including Japan, China, Iraq, Sudan & Austria. I was honoured to be invited to … Continue reading
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Another Lost Shark On Tour
It’s poetry season… having just experienced the delights of QPF 2009, I am now preparing to head west for the WA Spring Poetry Festival this weekend. The programme features WA poets Scott-Patrick Mitchell, Amber Fresh, Amanda Joy, Annamaria Weldon, Peter Bibby, Gary … Continue reading
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Poets Overthrow Overland
Check this out folks… Overland Literary Journal will be overthrown by poets from September 1 – 15 to coincide with Melbourne’s Overload Poetry Festival. So, this is your time to get on board and make a racket. Don’t be shy… head … Continue reading
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Just Kissed Goodbye… Some memories of QPF 2009
QPF 2009 may have just been kissed goodbye, but the words of the 40+ artists who took to the stage continue to resonate in the heads and hearts of the thousands who attended. I am certain that these words will form the … Continue reading
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Deciduous
Stars are pinned between leaves and the heart is a hammer; the road frays like a hymnal ribbon as I follow it, winding through country towns. But I can’t leave here without you. The customs we once had like wearing red on grand … Continue reading
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Blinded By A Million Bright Things
My eyes are watering, my calves burning slightly, and my head is swimming with words. The Million Bright Things who hit the QPF stage yesterday lit up the Judith Wright Centre with the endless possibility of poetry. Last night for me was … Continue reading
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Still untangling the possibilities
Well, Opening Night of QPF 2009 was a stunning display of that strange music we call poetry… as Carol Ann Duffy calls it, the music of being human. So many highlights… so for those of you who were there, here’s … Continue reading
Contours
i. it’s curious how peaches ripen with intention just as a young cat comes into heat whether it wants to or not ii. I found you caressing mushroom caps on your knees had I been a whale I would … Continue reading
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QPF Spotlight #18 – Maurice McNamara
Just one more sleep and I will be revelling in the glory of QPF. Many of the artists have now arrived so I am already buzzing with anticipation. One such artist is Melbourne’s Maurice McNamara. I have had the great … Continue reading
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