Back at the end of 2009, I became aware of an awesome site called Sparkapolooza started by my chums Jo and Laura. Sparkapolooza is about releasing your creative juices with a new brief posted every two weeks. Users can respond in whatever creative style they like; a photo, story, painting poem, yoga pose…whatever floats your [...]
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Writing Competitions – April-May 2011
It’s been a while since I posted any competitions, mainly because I’ve been busy entering them (and failing miserably to get anywhere!). Anyhow, here are some new competitions that might take your fancy. Do let me know if you have any success, so I can get all bitter and jealous on you. MPU Call [...]
Poem: ‘Sweet dreams’
Sweet dreams By Kate Toon Once my dreams were sweet, but now they’re rather bitter. Perhaps it’s ‘cos I’m fat, when once I was much fitter. Each night I dream of food, my nightmares full of cake. I chew upon my pillows, am starving when I wake. I’d like to take up running, or maybe [...]
Poem: “Morning at the beach”
Morning at the beach A poem by Kate Toon. I now have the pleasure of living by the beach. For a previously land-locked Pommie, this is a sweet pleasure that refreshes my innards every time I take my dog, Pamplemousse, for a morning stroll. So here’s my ode to Umina beach, penned this morning on [...]
Poem: ‘Maths and Science’
Maths and Scienc I’m in the process of self-publishing a volume of poetry so, for now, I have removed most of the poems on this website. You can learn more about my poetry book here Kate Toon is an SEO copywriter, SEO Consultant, Information Architect, Playwright, Poet and Hula Hooper. Call me in Sydney [...]
Poem – “Gone Dotty”
Gone Dotty I’m in the process of self-publishing a volume of poetry so, for now, I have removed most of the poems on this website. You can learn more about my poetry book here.
Poems: Wedding Vows
The Australia Poetry Society is running a competition called Wow Vows a for poets who are interested in writing vows from brides and grooms. I thought I’d give it a shot. Here are a few that I didn’t submit. YOURS I used to need a hand to hold, Then I found yours. Once I [...]