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One Happy Little Vegemite.
I have received my much awaited review for my poetry book "On the Wings of a Butterfly" and I am absolutely stoked. I have been a member...
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Great Grammar in 1 Little Poem
I came across this wonderful little book not so long ago and lost it to my son. He found it absolutely fascinating to read, took it to...
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I Love a Sunburnt Country
When I was 11 years old my parents decided to move from England (where I was born) to Australia. It was a scary experience moving so far...
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The Menopausal Woman
I have been noticing lately a few posts on Facebook from friends that are starting to suffer with symptoms of the menopause. I wanted to...
Elemental Friends
In the still of the night While we’re all sleeping sound. There is magic happening Everywhere, all around. The fairies and elves Come out...
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The Delightful Pam Ayres
As a young child in the 70's I loved creative writing time at school, when we could write about whatever we wanted. Better still if our...
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Competition time
So, I have entered 8 of my poems into a competition for the best poem of 2017. The reason I have entered 8 is because it is my favourite...
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Simplicity
Seems I am on a roll again, yippee. Well after looking back and seeing my post Race to 100. I realised that a couple of months have...
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As We Say Goodbye
I haven't written here for a while as I have been super busy. I travelled to England to see my grandmother as she was unwell and I have...
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My Birthday Gift to you Nan
I wanted to write a poem To tell you how I feel. As today it is your birthday It all seems so surreal. You have reached another...