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"Thin thin threads of mist on dewy fingers twining, weave a veil of dappled gauze to shade my babe and me."
"Happily working all day long smiling wryly, sparing the mole, tending caring, reaping sharing -
spares with other gardening souls.
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The Water Babies


Meg Dodsworth -
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Current Highlights

Limelight Poet
Jan-Mar 2010:
Jack Dyer


His chosen poem this week:
Sammy Boy
 
Resident Poet: 
Meg Dodsworth


We are pleased to introduce
Meg Dodsworth as the Resident Poet.
 
New entries:
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) From the past...
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) Clouds of diamonds...
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) Sarah's law
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) Indelible
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) Missed opportunity
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) Jaeger. M.
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) In search of silence
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) Tissue from my love
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) Late night call to you
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) Lament of lost love...
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) A poem for you...
limearrow2.gif (868 bytes) Last thoughts to her
January Limelight Poet:

Congratulations to
Jack Dyer who has been voted as the new Limelight Poet for Jan - Mar 2010.
Click here for more information.
 
Mar & Apr Theme:

We often like to take the time to observe others but how often do we look at ourselves and contemplate what we see... Can you write a poem based on a self portrait?
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October Limelight Poet:

We would like to extend our thanks to
Jenna French for her time as the
Limelight Poet for
Oct - Dec 2009
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Poem of the Week:
In search of silence

by Chris Roe
Previous winners here
 
Highlighted Story:
March 2010

The secret hiding place


by Lavina Burgess
 
Fortnightly Favourite:
My favourite Easter Bunny

by  
Caolan McGreevy
Previous winners here
 
One-line Shrine:
"Her teddy now a little worn, still makes her feel safe, he keeps an eye out for trouble and wipes the tears from her face"


by Sara Kerr
Previous winners here
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