In my poetry I try to paint word pictures with the best words in the best order.
I was born in 1920 in St Helens in Lancashire England. I spent my years of primary, secondary and early tertiary education in Southport in Lancashire and was called up from there to serve in the British Army from 1939 to 1946.(1943-1946 in Italy)
From 1946 to 1949 studied Architecture at Sheffield University. Graduated 1949 with BA Honours in Architecture.
Lived and worked in Sheffield until migrated to Perth, Western Australia in 1957.
Retired as Senior Architect (Schools) from the Public Works Department of Western Australia in 1980, since when have spent most of my time writing, and painting (mixed media).
Have published two books in Italian - 'Andiamo in Italia' - an Italian grammar book for beginners, and 'Memorie dell'Italia' a poetry book in both English and Italian illustrated by the author.
I am currently working on my family history which I hope will be carried on by my grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
'He that uses many words for explaining any subject, doth, like the cuttlefish, hide himself for the most part in his own ink.'
John Ray, naturalist (1627-1705)
I was born in 1920 in St Helens in Lancashire England. I spent my years of primary, secondary and early tertiary education in Southport in Lancashire and was called up from there to serve in the British Army from 1939 to 1946.(1943-1946 in Italy)
From 1946 to 1949 studied Architecture at Sheffield University. Graduated 1949 with BA Honours in Architecture.
Lived and worked in Sheffield until migrated to Perth, Western Australia in 1957.
Retired as Senior Architect (Schools) from the Public Works Department of Western Australia in 1980, since when have spent most of my time writing, and painting (mixed media).
Have published two books in Italian - 'Andiamo in Italia' - an Italian grammar book for beginners, and 'Memorie dell'Italia' a poetry book in both English and Italian illustrated by the author.
I am currently working on my family history which I hope will be carried on by my grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
'He that uses many words for explaining any subject, doth, like the cuttlefish, hide himself for the most part in his own ink.'
John Ray, naturalist (1627-1705)
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- I am a 89 year old man (Australia)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a retired architect.
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(374)- I am in the groups If you are an Aussie Come into the Par, Lovers of Oriental Art, ON VIEWLESS WINGS Anthology 2009, Visions through Haiku, Winklings, Wise Poets Society
- I have 1,667 comments, 1 contest, 2,189 poems, 12 stories
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37 lines, 5 comments, October 9. In Thoughts
My Poetry
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The words ‘finishing school’ had always seemed strange to Princess Ellen, because it implied that something had already been started. / In her case it must have started the day she was born, second child after Crown383 lines, 1 comment, July 20, 2007. In <600 words
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There was no sandy beach where I was born, no sea-breeze to blow away the smoke and fumes of South Lancashire industry. But later, walking
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No longer held in thrall by the call of the big smoke, Outback Jack had returned home, like a boat returning to the port where it had once dropped anchor. Back down the track, in Woop Woop's only pub, he heard the blokes talking about the clever tric147 lines, 10 comments, May 13, 2007. In <600 words, Fiction
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My Chronos on November 19Your history is absolutely amazing. I only wish I knew as much about my own. I loved reading your page.
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Suffer-in-silence on October 11you have a very interesting past
i have read you book 'Memorie dell'Italia' because i am speak both languages i loved it by the way
well i just dropped by to say 'hello'
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xSarahx on August 26Very nice profile, you're very educated.
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Daniela Violin on August 17I am amazed that you are 89 years old and computer literate. WOW! Talk about keeping up with the times, my fiance is only 33 and doesn't know the first thing. haha. Love your poetry too I just added you as a favorite, I'll be back.
