Sweat, blood and alcohol interact amongst the players of the night as Tommy Mallet’s latest poem tells.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Upward Unwind’ – Tommy Mallet
May 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
The silence of the mountains as they rise to meet the moon is a blissful moment for a man and his dog.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Fake Bacon’ – Tommy Mallet
May 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
The bush workers are famished, the cupboard is bare, the drink is talking as frustrations take over, and a dusty moth is oblivious to it all. Check out Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Fake Bacon’. [Warning: adult themes – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: ‘The German’ – Tommy Mallet
May 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
The bush is home for many people, a place to get away from it all, while for some, it’s a place to hide away from society like ‘The German’ in Tommy Mallet’s poem.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Wine Belly’ – Tommy Mallet
April 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
‘Wine Belly’ is Tommy Mallet’s poem telling of the drunken peril staggering home late on a cold, still night, a time when the mind comes out to play.
Almanac Poetry: Annabelle – Tommy Mallet
April 22, 2021 by 7 Comments
Tommy Mallet, with a poem about Annabelle. And Tibbie. (Contains adult content – Ed)
Almanac Poetry: ‘Magpie versus Crow’ – Tommy Mallet
April 6, 2021 by 1 Comment
A battle for territory between magpies and crow is the topic of Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Magpie versus Crow’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Get Up’ – Tommy Mallet
March 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Get Up’ is about the perils of working in the bush, especially falling branches.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Scales’ – Tommy Mallet
March 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet delights in the joys of the natural world after a day working in the bush.
Almanac Poetry: ‘So…’ – Tommy Mallet
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A tram can be a wonderful place for the delights of overheard conversation as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘So…’ illustrates.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Blue Wren’ – Tommy Mallet
February 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
The beauty of a blue wren singing is so perfect, pure and precise to Tommy Mallet’s ears as his poem clearly relates.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Woodcutting’ – Tommy Mallet
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Working in the bush can be tough but a change of weather is welcome as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Woodcutting’ suggests.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Air and Blood’ – Tommy Mallet
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It’s hard yakka working in the the bush as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Air and Blood’ suggests.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Only Planets Remain’ by Tommy Mallet
February 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The latest offering from Tommy Mallet, ‘Only Planets Remain’, that moment before dawn and all its magic.
Almanac Poetry: ‘White Owl’ – Tommy Mallet
January 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
A wise old owl is the focus of Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘White Owl’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Dawns’ – Tommy Mallet
January 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The magic of the awakening day is reflected in Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Dawns’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Gravel Bay’ – Tommy Mallet
January 5, 2021 by 5 Comments
There is nothing better than a dip in the ocean after a day’s work. Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Gravel Bay’ reflects the serenity of this feeling.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Falling Road’ – Tommy Mallet
December 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet has penned a wonderful heart-felt tribute to an old man in his poem ‘The Falling Road’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Roots’ by Tommy Mallet
December 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
A man and his dog beautifully told by Tommy Mallett in his poem, ‘Roots’. [Welcome Tommy. Glad you’ve finally decided to publish your poems. – JTH]
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