I was not born in this place where I live and I grew up in another town, many miles away. My writing springs from a collection of seeds I have gathered and stored during my life of adventure, failure, Joy, success, misery, ecstasy and now, contentment.
- Member since February 3, 2008.
- My mood is
, and quote is "content with life". - I am a 76 year old man (Australia)
- When I'm not writing, I'm Occupied with other hobbies.
- I support the site as a silver member
- I help out as a teacher
- I am in the groups Over The Hill Gang, Teachers
- I have 807 comments, 1 contest, 1 column, 192 poems, 37 stories, 4 journals
My Stories
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600 words, 8 comments, January 27. In Life, Personal opinion
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1800 words, 6 comments, January 1. In Personal opinion, Thoughts
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Just a note from me to you:- I wish you, your family and friends have a happy, healthy festive season.<100 words, 1 comment, December 16, 2009
My Poetry
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- Column: In Defence of Formal Poetry at allpoetry
While browsing other writing sites I came across this article written by Ben Langhinrichs. The use of the fashion industry as a comparison is a valid way of showing the progression of poetry from a means of communication to an academic achievement. I pr - Driving a Bargain at allpoetry
. - O'Flaherty's Goat at allpoetry
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My journal entries
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The station wagon slowed as the turn off came in view and turned. The 35 ton of loaded semi had no hope of stopping and young Maurice was left an orphan. Mum, Dad, and sister were taken back to the city for the funeral. Such a sad occasion, one small seven year old, left alone when he needed love and guidance most.
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Today is Christmas Day 2009 and it's raining. It has been for most of the day, gentle soft rain falling straight down. A gift from above. Why am I so thrilled about it? It's water and we collect it from our roof for drinking because the underground water has a very high calcium content and it tastes terrible.December 25, 2009, In Thoughts. 100 words. → 4 comments, Add one?
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The whole world knows of the bushfires in Victoria [Australia ] but how many know of the massive flooding in Queensland ? [also Australia ] 62% of the state is affected by flooding. Growers of sugar cane, bananas, and table vegetables are suffering as much as the farmers, cattle and sheep producers in Q
Guest Book
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SageSyren on December 23, 2009
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Aiman Ahmad on September 22, 2009I like your profile
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GothicBlackRose on September 3, 2009Hello. I'm in your class and I was hoping that you would check out some of my poems that I wrote.
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Xxbrokenheartedgirl : WOW! on July 26, 2009YOU ARE THE GREATEST TEACHER EVER!
