Comparing cancer to sailing through a wild storm, sitting still with no wind, harnessing the wind in the sails to move toward your destination.
Sailing Through Life’s Storms
A Backpacker’s Song
The poem describes a backpacker's experiences travelling up the East Coast of Australia, and it includes some Aussie slang. The poem mentions various Australian towns that backpackers visit as they make their way up the East Coast. The poet wrote this poem, originally as a song when she was working at backpacker accommodation in Yeppoon a picturesque beachside town in central Queensland, Australia.
A Golden Thread between you and me
On Valentine's Day many lovers, partners and spouses will celebrate their love together. Yet many lovers, partners, and spouses, who are separated by thousands of miles, find comfort in the unbreakable bond of true love. Despite the physical distance, because their love is deep and strong they patiently wait till the day they will be reuniting. Until then, their love will overcome the challenge of distance between them because they believe in the unbreakable bond of true love.
Home Sweet Home
The author has lived in diverse houses and lifestyles across Australia, from a motorhome to a city unit, and from a big house overlooking the ocean to a small country seaside town. Her experiences include living in a caravan, a tree house, and even a pioneer worker's cottage. Each unique dwelling and location offered different daily routines and activities that enriched her life, leading her to reflect that no matter the size or location, a house is a home where love abides. This exploration of varied lifestyles showcases the enriching and diverse experiences she has enjoyed throughout her life.
I’m Moving On
It is a challenge deciding what to take and what to leave behind. I felt a mixture of excitement and anxiety. I could only take a few changes of clothes and only the essentials for every other part of my life. I accepted the challenge to live a minimalist life and live without all their material possessions. I soon felt free of the clutter of their previous life which allowed my mind to open up and I started to write poetry.
It’s Simply the Way It Is
This poem reflects the poet's early hesitation in sharing her unique style of poetry but eventually finding confidence in being true to herself. She captured life's moments through poetry and photography. The author emphasizes self-acceptance and sharing our individual gifts.
A Puzzling Picture
The poet reflects on her journey as a mature woman with no higher education, grappling with self-doubt about her poetic gift. Despite feeling hesitant to share her work, she finds fulfilment in poetry. In her poem, she expresses her unique perspective and the therapeutic nature of her craft, ultimately finding purpose in her artistic expression.
A Nomad Poet
My Poetry Story Part 3 In 2009 I set off with my then-husband to live in our motorhome full time and work when necessary as we travelled around Australia. We set off on a three-month journey which ended up lasting three years. I wrote most of my general poems during this period of my life;... Continue Reading →
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