Tag Archives: Online Writing

Fate of the rummage box or, how the green dot lived to fight another day

Posted on January 30, 2012 by SallyJ

The first Country Market after Christmas was bound to be a slow affair, and in our efforts to discover what would appeal to the clientèle, we had over produced the Christmas card range. No problems, a great January clear-out with ‘can’t … Continue reading →

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Backwards and forwards in true, poetic rhythm

Posted on January 2, 2012 by SallyJ

Looking back I realise that 2011 was the year I became a poet. I’d been writing poetry for years before, but 2011 was the year I began to believe. Now, if asked, it is what I say I am – … Continue reading →

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Euphemidiom

Posted on November 13, 2011 by SallyJ

Today’s Dverse poetry challenge has reminded me of a bit of fun I had with idiom and euphemism several years ago. Euphemidiom To play the game play the fool play the field is fun I’m told. Onthe town on the … Continue reading →

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Walking the dog this morning

Posted on November 6, 2011 by SallyJ

  Crackle-tan and ochre scuffs beneath our feet. Sienna, burnt and raw rain-pasted to coarse paddock grass. Single, lemon hued leaflings hurtle in mad dance ankle high, defy demented terrier snap – drop like stone, to lie atop wind-piled drifts of … Continue reading →

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DVerse – a poetic conversation

Posted on October 30, 2011 by SallyJ

After a long absence, I finally have the chance to respond to the Dverse poets prompt…it’s good to be back! My effort for the conversation in a poem is: Enough Excitement for One Day He dreamed of warm sea, unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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Coming up Fast

Posted on October 15, 2011 by SallyJ

We are working so hard to prepare for this event and to get the Anthology published in time to be available for sale on the night, that it is easy to forget how fast the time is passing. My main … Continue reading →

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This and that

Posted on October 11, 2011 by SallyJ

There are some weeks where there is just no flow and this is one of them. Lots of little ends to tie up and no major project to keep me fully engaged. Having sent of the collection of poems to … Continue reading →

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In the Post

Posted on September 28, 2011 by SallyJ

A collection of fifty four poems which has taken nearly two years to complete. A two year journey which has seen my poetry change as my attitudes have changed, as I have learned more. At some points I think a … Continue reading →

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The Art of the 2 Kilo Parcel

Posted on July 23, 2011 by SallyJ

The idea for this poem has been lurking for a long time now, but I can’t seem to find a way in. It is a subject I really want to write about to add little light and shade to the … Continue reading →

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Nonets, by Corbie Sinclair for One Stop Poetry

Posted on July 11, 2011 by SallyJ

To get background for the Olympic Storytelling challenge I was reading about an Iron Man competition that has just been held in which a team of injured servicemen had taken part as part of their rehabilitation. Then I remembered it … Continue reading →

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