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)
- Last seen 9 hours ago. Member since October 7, 2006.
- I'm a onyx dragon poet for 738 comments.
- I am a 88 year old man (Australia)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a retired architect.
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(300)- I am in the groups Allpoetry Book Projects, Haiku and Tanka, If you are an Aussie Come into the Parlour, The Largest AP Group EVER, Visions through Haiku, Wise Poets Society
- I have 738 comments, 1 contest
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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, 5 comments, May 13, 2007. In <600 words, Fiction
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shepherd23 : The Doorway in the contest on July 21The Doorway in the contest is located in the Castillio de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida, USA - the oldest city on our continent (just in case you get a chance to visit
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2lullabyhaven : G'Day to you; on May 27Just stopped by to say I find your wit charming and seductive - all good.
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ForeverLastingComa on April 23I don't put myself down..well atleast no anymore..I'm an A+ student..its just the only time i feel kind of slow is on allpoetry..i know what i am capable of doing..and i try my best to take critique but some people just don't have any respect..i know how to take critique..it's the way i'm approached that gets to me..thank you anyhow =)
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Norman Crabtree : I am alive. on October 8, 2007ive just come back from a really hectic part in my life with school and that, and just getting back into poetry.
it was just a couple of minutes ago i logged back and another user pointed out that so called 'tribute' page. I am just shocked, i dont know anyone on this site in the flesh and rarely 'correspond' with anyone outside of the site. The whole thing is fabricated and completly false even making up quotes. i'm gonna go round and apologise and notify anyone affected by this and then im gonna notify the site.
Michael, you blew me away with that poem in my contest, and words cannot convey what kind of mixed emotions of shock guilt and anger i am feeling. I am sorry for anything and everything these people put you thru.
