One of the twentieth century’s best poets is Sylvia Plath (1932-1963), according to Kevin Densley. In this poem, he reflects upon her late work, much of which seems to point to her tragic end.
Almanac Poetry: ‘You Wove Your Web For Me – Karl Dubravs
November 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Karl Dubravs presents a poem of desire, and submission, ‘You Wove Your Web For Me’.
Almanac Poetry: Elsternwick Gothic
November 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This Monday’s poem from Kevin Densley is set in the Melbourne suburb of Elsternwick, where the skies can suddenly turn strange and other-worldly.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Nicotine’ – Tommy Mallet
November 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
Twelve year old Tommy silently rebels against his mother’s excesses particularly the perils of smoking and their effect on him is examined in Tommy Mallet’s latest poem, ‘Nicotine’. [Language Warning – ED]
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Koo Wee Rup Exchange’ – James Walton
November 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
A poem from James Walton about a trip to the city for a Prize Night, he didn’t win but James had a hell of a night with three outcast nuns!
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’ – Vivienne McCredie
November 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
To put you in the mood for the big race today, have a read of Vivienne McCredie’s terrific poem about the Melbourne Cup, ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’.
Almanac Poetry: John Keats Was Right
November 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s offering, Kevin Densley takes as his inspiration a line from ‘Ode on a Grecian Urn’, an iconic poem by one of the greatest poets in the English language, John Keats. [You should see what was left out of this excerpt – Ed]
The Last Thylacine
November 3, 2023 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone’s latest poem thoughtfully ponders the fate of the thylacine
Almanac Music: Songs About Mail
November 3, 2023 by 47 Comments
In his ongoing series about popular music themes, KD writes about songs involving mail – letters, posties, mail in general…
Almanac Poetry: ‘On This Windless Night’ – Tommy Mallet
October 31, 2023 by 1 Comment
The feeling of stillness manifests in Tommy Mallet’s latest poem, “On This Windless Night’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Devil in the Southpaw’ – James Walton
October 31, 2023 by 2 Comments
An ambidextrous player taking advantage of their particular skills in cricket is ungentlemanly conduct and a reason for dismissal as suggested by James Walton’s poem, ‘Devil in the Southpaw’.
Almanac Poetry: Manly Ferry in Thunderstorm
October 30, 2023 by 6 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is drawn from a frightening experience he had when last in Sydney, in 1997.
Almanac Book Review: The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present by Paul McCartney
October 23, 2023 by 4 Comments
With Paul McCartney touring locally (for possibly the last time) Kevin Densley’s review of the music man’s monumental, two-volume boxed set, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present is being reprised. Get Back to the words behind the songs before Macca and friends become a Band on the Run home.
Almanac Music: You Go To My Head – Songs Involving the Mind
October 20, 2023 by 44 Comments
This week’s music piece from KD concerns songs involving the mind as a central aspect. As usual, readers’ choices and comments are warmly encouraged.
Bronzed Aussies
October 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
Damian Balassone presents his thoughts in a couplet about a recent event.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Gate’ – Tommy Mallet
October 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Tommy Mallet writing about what he knows best – working in the bush.
Almanac Poetry: Painterly
October 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In this poem, Kevin Densley writes about the beautiful colour that the sky sometimes turns after a thunderstorm.
AFL Grand Final – Haiku Bob: sky high
October 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
You’d struggle to find a more fitting time for Haiku Bob’s musings – spring is in the air, with it the swoops of black and white victory.
Almanac Poetry: Two Portraits
October 9, 2023 by 3 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley was inspired by two photos on a wall in a mate’s house, as well as by lines from the Joni Mitchell song, ‘Woodstock’.
Almanac Music: Songs about Trains
October 6, 2023 by 79 Comments
In this Friday’s music piece, KD discusses songs about trains and, as usual, warmly welcomes reader contributions.
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