Freedom for Poetry to Prosper
I want to begin with a story.
In 2020, in the middle of uncertainty, I took a leap of faith. In the small New England town of Guyra, I opened the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame inside the historic Arcadia Theatre, built back in 1929.
Now, some people might have said I was crazy—opening a cultural enterprise in a rural town, during a pandemic, with little more than a vision and determination. But I believed in the idea of giving poetry, art, and culture a permanent home.
And here’s what happened: we grew.
That’s not just poetry. That’s prosperity.
And it was only possible because of freedom—the freedom to create, to take risks, to build something new.
Thank you Australia
Poetry of Place
Guyra Warmth
Guyra atop of New England's heights
Fresh winds are whooshing and snow delights,
In Mother of Ducks Lagoon swans are nesting
Winter fires in Guyra is relaxing for resting.
Unlocking the Art of Limericks: Crafting Poetic Charm
Embark on a whimsical journey through the captivating world of limericks—a melodic tapestry of joyful verse, rhythmic poetry, and charming wordplay. Explore the playful tales and witty rhymes that paint a canvas of jovial spirits and lyrical charm.
There was a man from Limerick Creek
Who stayed at Guyra for a week
Each day he froze
As the sun rose
So he went back to Limerick Creek
The Enchanting Tapestry of Australian Poetry: A Symphony of Words
As the symphony of life orchestrates its opus, let us sway to its melodies, embracing each note, each crescendo and diminuendo, for within this eternal harmony lies the essence of our existence—a poetic dance with the universe itself.
The Persistence of Memory
The Persistence of Memory is Salvador Dali’s most famous surreal painting. This poem is a tribute to it.