Friday, 17 July 2015

WIA Mildura Day 3

Poetry has always been a mystery to me. Never really understanding the purpose or the point.

The lyrical words that send the senses into overdrive. The words that evoke a picture in the mind joins with the song that can be heard through the ears.


Sharon Olds gives so much of herself through her work, I feel privileged to look through the window into her soul. 


Breathtakingly beautiful, so much more than words.....


Thursday, 16 July 2015

What is a Festival?

The question that requires an answer.
There are many answers.  Which one is it?
Is it a celebration?
Maybe, but more than that.  It is a joining together- a community celebrating.
People are what make a festival.  The people who organise, the people who attend, the people who sponsor, the people who perform
People are the main ingredient.
Arhhhh, it is a recipe!
But is it a chocolate cake or a “Chocolate Cake“?
Now that is a question……

Monday, 13 July 2015

Words

Words can sooth the soul yet pierce the heart.
A way to communicate with the world and those around us.  But what if no one is listening?
Does that mean we should not share words when no one seems to be listening?
Words are a window to our inner self.  Does it matter if no one hears?

Sunday, 12 July 2015

Writers In Action Mildura Workshops

I’m late, I’m late for a very important…….
So what is important?
What is the purpose of being busy?
Too busy to doing that one forgets to do.
I am ready to be challenged and inspired to do