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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(390)- I am in the groups Lovers of Oriental Art, ON VIEWLESS WINGS Volume III 2010, Visions through Haiku, Winklings, Wise Poets Society
- I have 1,816 comments, 1 contest, 2,307 poems, 12 stories
Poems I'm focused on
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37 lines, 16 comments, October 9, 2009. In Thoughts
My Poetry
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47 lines, February 9
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3 lines, 3 comments, February 7
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9 lines, 1 comment, February 6
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3 lines, 2 comments, February 5
My Stories
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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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Emmyb on February 7what i love about you shenton is that you will try anything. You enter contests with an open mind, whether they are hosted by 13 year old vampires or 80 year old widows. you try a bit of everything and hope for the best. i like that in you. and always admire reading your work.
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llullu on January 28You have had quite a wild ride in time.....so much experience. Thank you for sharing! Love your page...
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Jamais Vu on December 13, 2009You are quite the fascinating man. A book I'd like to read. Hmm.
You should write an auto-biography.
Feel free to include any stories about ghost gums. Sorry. I am peculiarly fascinated by those trees.
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My Chronos on November 19, 2009Your history is absolutely amazing. I only wish I knew as much about my own. I loved reading your page.
