Tasmanian Times
Poetry & Short Stories
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192Poem: Ode to a ‘Cruiser
Ode to a ‘Cruiser Giddy bumpy ride Gifted by lifted coils n’ springs, Carelessly augmented tyres. Straight line driving requires constant steering,...
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Short Story: ‘Shellshocked’
With three short blasts of the whistle, my comrades and I rush over the top of the trench. Brandishing our rifles, we...
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Book Review: ‘Memory Creases’ (2020)
Memory Creases is the perfect book to read on a quiet summer’s day.
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The Futility of Grass Minding
What’s the go with like, older men and grass? A mid-life, weekend employment, Sweat toil commitment to its progression and regression. Slaves...
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Poet’s Corner – ‘Tasmania’s Appeal’
This poem was first published by The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser on Wednesday 7 October 1846. The author is...
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Chandelier Tiger
It didn’t take long to realise traveling those endless highways, only wheel chairs or cyclists would overtake us. “What’s your problem?” he...
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The Stately Helmet Orchid
“Priceless” she said Her eyes looked down. At her feet, a tiny orchid. It had a purple throat in a lovely purple...
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April Catherine and Paul: Part Six
April Catherine and Paul: Part Five. April needed to see Dee but not strictly for work reasons. They were close. Dee was...
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April Catherine and Paul: Part Five
April Catherine and Paul: Part Four. ‘Two days later Catherine was sitting in the garden.’ ‘You’re much better, April said, stroking Catherine’s...
