Swelter Down Under
Swelter Down Under The heat haze rises up off the bitumen Creating a mirage to trick the eyes. Water flowing across
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Author: John Hansen
Remember When …
we were both just kids … Remember When … we were both just kids in school, you were the teacher’s
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Broadwater
Broadwater Weekend getaway A welcome respite from town Away from it all. Kookaburras call In the trees above my bus
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We Carry On
We Carry On We all know Life isn’t easy, Some days still Others are breezy. There’re often hurdles In our
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That Extra Mile
That Extra Mile I walked that extra mile today, My thoughts though were far, far away. Each step I took
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Tears Across the Waves
Tears Across the Waves I stand in the shallow water, gentle waves lapping at my ankles, the rising sun creating
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Why Do Writers Write?
“Why do writers write?” you ask. They write because they must, Their pen is drawn towards the page, Or fingers
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Save the World, a Poem
Save the World Wildfires burning all around, Charred remains left on the ground. Record heat waves, absent rain, Creatures dying,
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Christmas Time Is Here Again: A Collection of Christmas Poetry
The True Christmas The Christmas tree is all aglow, There’s tinsel everywhere, Mistletoe above the door, And holly in your
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New Owner Required: Inquire Within
New Owner Required: Inquire Within Step up, step up, do I hear a bid? A new owner is required. Good
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Life’s Merry Dance
Life’s Merry Dance Everyone has a unique place And has a role to play In this funny thing called “life” We
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The Galactic Traveler – Beyond the Earth
The Galactic Traveler I race across the Universe Ten times the speed of light. To work the mines of Mercury
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A Random and Meaningless Poem With No Message
A Random and Meaningless Poem With No Message This is just a random poem, No message does it preach.
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An Ode to the Writer
An Ode to the Writer When a poet takes his pen in hand and sits down at his desk A
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The Tent Boxing Troupe
The Tent Boxing Troupe “Step up, step up Tent boxing’s the game, If you can fight, Come make your name.
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Poetry is Not Dead Yet and Other Related Poems
Poetry is Not Dead Yet Sit back and read your favourite poem, Somewhere comfy in your home. Just relax, don’t
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A Poem of Questions
A Poem of Questions How do you rightfully explain Feelings swirling in your brain, Like anger, empathy, or passion, Or
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Venus – Pretty, Pretty Girl
Venus – Pretty, Pretty Girl Pretty, pretty girl Clothed in outfit red and white, Look up with a happy smile,
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Winter Creeps Up Unawares- a Poem and Haiku
Winter Creeps Up Unawares – a Poem and Haiku An icy chill is in the air, Someone stole the Sun!
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This Pen: a Writer’s Life
This Pen This pen I hold within my hand Portrays the life I’ve lived, The trials and torments I’ve
Read moreRain Clouds Will Never Tear Us Apart: My Tribute to Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly: Rain Clouds Will Never Tear Us ApartBBC On This Day: 3rd February 1959 Buddy Holly Killed in Plane
Read moreIt’s a Weird Wor(l)d – a Poem of Puns
Phyllis’s Challenge In Phyllis Doyle’s humorous piece “Six Pack to Go” she issued a challenge to try and come up
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It Shows in Your Face
It Will Show in Your Face It Shows in Your Face – pt 1 You don’t have to tell how
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