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 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 Leave a Comment
In this prose poem, Kevin Densley remembers Sundays in Geelong.
Almanac Poetry: Nathan Jones
July 24, 2020 by 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 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 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 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.
Round 6 – Haiku Bob: no tomorrow
July 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob and his dog – friends in an ISO world – tuned in to see his ‘Pies take on the Hawks.
Round 5 – Haiku Bob: second wave
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tough times ahead according to Haiku Bob as his hopes for his team fade as Covid 19 takes off again.
Almanac Poetry: For Bad Behaviour
July 8, 2020 by 7 Comments
A short piece from Kevin Densley on an event crystalised into memory, both capital and corporal in nature.
An Hour in Heaven
July 2, 2020 by 5 Comments
Robbie Flower, an excerpt from Damian Balassone’s recent release, ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
Round 4 – Haiku Bob: cabin fever
July 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
The disappointment of Collingwood’s defeat is poetic in Haiku Bob’s words.
Almanac Poetry: Ned Kelly’s Last Hours
July 1, 2020 by 15 Comments
More Australian poetry of our historic past by Kevin Densley; this time Ned Kelly awaits the gallows.
Almanac Poetry: She Oaks, Victoria
June 23, 2020 by 11 Comments
A photo can take you back in time. Kevin Densley remembers.
Round 3 – Haiku Bob – Covid footy
June 23, 2020 by 4 Comments
Are the Magpies the team for the times? Haiku Bob reflects on their win over the Saints.
Almanac Poetry: The Capture and Incarceration of Frank “Captain Melville” McCallum (1822-1857)
June 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Kevin Densley, with a poem about the violent life of Frank “Captain Melville” McCallum.
Round 2 – Haiku Bob: the new normal
June 15, 2020 by 8 Comments
Haiku Bob rides again, his words this time reflect on the performance of the Pies out of the coronavirus wilderness.
Almanac Poetry: At Campbell’s Creek Cemetery, Victoria
June 8, 2020 by 6 Comments
Kevin Densley dives back into the world of history and memory with a poem which searches for answers that became a sojourn among the stories of the past etched in stone.
Ode to Women’s Footy (in the Corona absence)
June 3, 2020 by 4 Comments
Paul Spinks celebrates his joy for women’s footy by penning a wonderful tribute to their game.
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