the theory of knowledge from a poet's corner
I went to the vets this afternoon. An innocent visit that I thought would take a few minutes, maybe a little longer. I left their rooms feeling robbed. Blatantly. Completely. I drove away a fool. You see, we are all consumers - receiving goods and services from others who we consider 'experts' in their field. … Continue reading I was robbed
I was publishing another poem when I thought I may have neglected those who like to hear and read prose from time to time. As I sit here Down Under, on Australia Day, my thoughts go to Theresa May, who may think she hasn't a friend in the world.
The 'G'. The ground that draws a crowd. This is the time of the year when everyone's attention turns to football - in Australia at least. In the US they broadcast the game we love and created at 3am when you are all in bed sound asleep but there are a few of you I … Continue reading Finals football at the ‘G’
The Commonwealth Games are almost upon us and my home town of the Gold Coast is having the Queen's son, Prince Charles come visit for a while. He'll be sure to want to visit rainforests and such but cyclones not far north may impede his trip somewhat. Only time, precious time, will tell. In the … Continue reading wings of the dove…
Once again the weekend comes and I share my poetry with you here. Cosmofunnel has been a source of pleasure for me, having reached the heady heights of over 700 viewings on occasion (God knows how). These four poems have been viewed and commented on by fewer people but amongst them is my favourite of … Continue reading Cosmotic
Well, I've come out from under the shade of the tree. Now for Christmas, and my shopping basket is empty. Where to find those presents of value with a tad of gimmickry attached that friends and family will enjoy? Perhaps a book of poetry would do the trick, like Prism - an anthology - hmmm, now … Continue reading the funnel in the cosmo
Cosmofunnel continues to surprise. There's the good, the bad and the indifferent. Go check it out here at cosmofunnel.com and see what you think. You might want to start with a few offerings from yours truly. For your reading pleasure (or pain), I list them here. Go on, knock yourself out. Or better still, enjoy … Continue reading Into the Cosmo
So the same sex marriage saga is still going and I'm still shading under that tree I mentioned a fortnight ago. Needless to say it seems to have been over-ridden by a 'dual citizenship' saga of late. Our members of parliament have decided there's no need to be an Australian citizen alone and have been … Continue reading More thoughts
Every time I find the meaning of life they change it. That's the title of Daniel Klein's book, published a couple of years ago now but one I return to whenever I'm thinking too far ahead of the here and now. You see, Klein believes that we should all be more like Snookers, his dog, … Continue reading changing life’s meaning
Been busy shading under a tree while this same-sex marriage survey blows over. But in fact I've been trying my hand at greeting card writing. For those writers of you out there it might go against the grain, so to speak - probably flies in the face of what 'real' writing is all about. See! … Continue reading busy-ness
