Kevin Densley has contributed another ‘spooky’ poem for Halloween/All Saints’ Eve with an interesting concept: give zombies a chance.
Almanac Music: Dream Golden Dreams (Song Lyric)
October 28, 2022 by 3 Comments
This Friday, KD shares the lyrics of a ballad (a kind of lullaby) he wrote in his early twenties, a time when he wrote many songs.
Almanac Poetry: Ariadne Threadless
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this poem, Kevin Densley provides an alternative version of the ancient Greek myth involving Ariadne, her thread, and the Minotaur.
Chime – Damian Balassone
October 23, 2022 by 3 Comments
‘Chime’ is a collection of work Damian Balassone has released on Kindle.
Almanac Poetry: Curriculum Vitae
October 17, 2022 by 4 Comments
Who hasn’t ‘added a bit of mayo’ to their resume to make it appear better to a prospective employer? This poem by Kevin Densley address the subject head on.
Almanac Life: Vale – R.J.W. Selleck
October 14, 2022 by 7 Comments
Dips O’Donnell farewells a much loved uncle.
Almanac Poetry: Get Me My Cloak and Staff!
October 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
St Francis of Assisi has been a topic of conversation in the past week, as it was his feast day on October 4. Kevin Densley’s poem relates to one of Christianity’s most beloved figures and his way with creatures great and small.
Almanac Poetry: Revelations
October 3, 2022 by 3 Comments
Today’s poem from KD is: ‘a mash up of T S Eliot, Franz Kafka, Cole Porter and Billy Bunter, combined with a general, unfocused (probably Catholic in origin) desire for forgiveness.’ Kevin adds, ‘Other than that, it’s also a bit of fun; a literary bonbon.’ [Contains minor strong language – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: The Greatest
October 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Paul Spinks puts his poetic licence on the line with a rhyming tribute to the Cats’ 2022 triumph
2022 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai: kids screaming on the trampoline
October 2, 2022 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob shares the entries to his 11th annual Grand Final Haiku Kukai. Cats, birds, Swans, blood, Sweden and lawnmowers, among other things, feature in this collection of verse to mark the 2022 season’s big day.
Almanac Poetry: Sitting on my Back Verandah on a Late September Evening
September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem indicates that each season of the year announces itself ahead of time – we get a feeling of what is to come beforehand.
Almanac Music: Great and Surprising Cover Versions – ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ by Regurgitator
September 19, 2022 by 8 Comments
KD examines the issue of cover versions that are both high quality and surprising, and puts forward Australian band Regurgitator’s version of ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ as a prime example.
Almanac Poetry: What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade (by Brad Aaron Modlin)
September 15, 2022 by 8 Comments
John Harms discovered this poem today. He had no choice but to publish it on the Almanac site.
Almanac Music: Songs and Days of the Week – ‘Friday I’m in Love’ by The Cure
September 9, 2022 by 30 Comments
So many songs have a day of the week in their title. KD looks into this phenomenon, provides an example, and asks Almanackers to put forward choices of their own.
Almanac Poetry: Concerning the Great Man’s Member
September 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Today’s poem from Kevin Densley is about Napoleon Bonaparte and his, er, ‘Little Napoleon”! [There’s a dictator joke in there somewhere – Ed. Contains mature themes]
Clarko
August 30, 2022 by 7 Comments
Using rhyme as an alternative Damian Balassone puts Clarko into perspective.
Almanac Poetry: Holiday
August 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Today’s poem from Kevin Densley is about the gossamer delights of a romantic gourmet getaway…
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