This site contains a few pieces that use ‘swear’ words or relate to sex or other ‘adult themes’.
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The real prize is the comments from some of the readers who voted. Words like these really encourage me to keep working on my poems. Some of my favourites: Read more
OMG, my poem ‘Patterned with cows’ is shortlisted for Pick of the Month by UK-based journal Ink Sweat and Tears! Go here to read all the poems and vote for your favourite! Voting closes at 6pm London time on 7 June 2026. Read more
In collaboration with our wonderful public library, I’m starting a new poetry gathering here in Dunedin, New Zealand. Get together with fellow poetry lovers to sit and share poems and chat about them. You can bring a poem of your own or read a favourite from a journal or book (the library has an excellent… Read more
just outside / among lush spring leaves … Read more
I aspired to be that one myna bird fighting across the wet grey winds / I initiated a resume of tempting revolutions / I understood nothing because there was no low place to stand … Read more