Almanac Poetry — Page 38

Almanac Ditty: Hello there, you nervous Cat

August 10, 2020 by Joc Leave a Comment

Joc Ledwidge, Sainter through and through, penned this little ditty for her Geelong mate,which she also sent to John Harms.

Almanac Poetry: Lockdown Limericks

August 10, 2020 by greejoh 5 Comments

John Green has turned to that most accessible of poetry forms, the limerick, during lockdown. Feast away, Tiger fans!

Rounds 8-10 – Haiku Bob: footy frenzy

August 10, 2020 by haiku bob 1 Comment

There is a frenetic pace of the so called “footy frenzy” amid the mess and noise of a pandemic, Haiku Bob can naught but think of the son who recreated a highlight of a gun.

Round 10 – Collingwood v Sydney: FPS Match report

August 7, 2020 by floreat pica society 1 Comment

Damian Balassone presents The Floreat Pica Society’s match report for Collingwood’s Round 10 match against Sydney.

Almanac Poetry: The Pub

July 31, 2020 by Dips O'Donnell 11 Comments

The local pub is a living history museum with many stories to tell. Dips takes a nostalgic look at these institutions in his poem, ‘The Pub’.

Almanac Poetry: Stringybark Creek

July 28, 2020 by Kevin Densley 4 Comments

The mere mention of the words “Stringybark Creek” (site of the Kelly gang police murders) send a shudder right through Kevin Densley, illustrated by this week’s poem.

Almanac poetry: The sweet spot

July 28, 2020 by vinm 2 Comments

Vin M remembers his mum and aunty while having a kick with his cousin.

Almanac Poetry: Sundays in Geelong

July 26, 2020 by Kevin Densley Leave a Comment

In this prose poem, Kevin Densley remembers Sundays in Geelong.

Almanac Poetry: Nathan Jones

July 24, 2020 by Stephen Whiteside 3 Comments

From an ardent fan, Stephen Whiteside, who has penned a fitting tribute to Nathan Jones, a much loved Demon.

Almanac Reviews: These Treasures – Old Dog on the joy of a book

July 23, 2020 by Matt Zurbo 12 Comments

Find out why Damian Balassone’s recent book, ‘A Strange Game in a Strange Land’ is a treasure trove of delights for Matt Zurbo.

Almanac Poetry: When Johnstone’s Circus Came to Town

July 21, 2020 by Kevin Densley 4 Comments

Kevin Densley looks back and reflects upon a circus he went to as a kid. To say not everything went as smoothly as he thought it would is an understatement! (Note: he doesn’t use the real name of the circus concerned, which in any case he has forgotten!)

Marvel

July 20, 2020 by Damian Balassone 5 Comments

We’re lucky enough to witness a second generation Daicos these days and those of us fortunate enough to have seen both players will enjoy this poem about the original marvel by Damian Balassone.