I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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Lovely Jo, i wish i could think things like that up.
Your poetry is always one of my favorite parts of your blog! I love seeing verse kept alive even though people keep trying to tell me it’s a dying art form.
Another very clever post Jo, I love the way you’ve presented it. You have a real gift for poetry, I hope you keep it all together somewhere because you could create an anthology.
Giggling at “unbosom” because of my great-aunt Rilla, who insisted that we never, ever refer to the white meat of the chicken as the “breast”. It was the chicken’s bosom! I always thought it sounded much worse, but mom said, “Hush. When you’re in your aunt Rilla’s house, you use her words”. Gave me a neat memory, anyhow.
Thanks Jake – I try – but it is hard with trying to load things with such a slow computer. I do also have a life so when it all takes soooooooo long, well except for the post the other day – I just get on with other stuff instead.
I love this series of poems; just one word and you soar into the ether. Brilliant description of a family tree: ‘knotted ebony’ and ‘broken branches’. And the feeling of freedom you gradually build to after the ‘dense foliage’ is wonderful. Your ‘ABC’ poems would make a wonderful collection.
Chronicles of Illusions 
Lovely Jo, i wish i could think things like that up.
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I’m sure you could Harry – thank you for the lovely comment – made my day !!
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Your poetry is always one of my favorite parts of your blog! I love seeing verse kept alive even though people keep trying to tell me it’s a dying art form.
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What a great thing for me to come on here and find to read – thank you so much for saying that.
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This is really cool. I like the structure. It feels like you let it all out. I particularly like the stanza after violence.
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Thanks so much Cathy – I appreciate your saying so.
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Another very clever post Jo, I love the way you’ve presented it. You have a real gift for poetry, I hope you keep it all together somewhere because you could create an anthology.
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Thank you Gilly – I really enjoy hearing what you think so much.
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That’s a great word. Don’t hear it very often. Feel liberated after reading your poem.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
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Thanks Roger – glad to aid liberation anywhere/anytime.
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Giggling at “unbosom” because of my great-aunt Rilla, who insisted that we never, ever refer to the white meat of the chicken as the “breast”. It was the chicken’s bosom! I always thought it sounded much worse, but mom said, “Hush. When you’re in your aunt Rilla’s house, you use her words”. Gave me a neat memory, anyhow.
And “unbosom” gave you a great poem.
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Aren’t elderly Aunts one of the best things in life – they provide so much fodder for later circumspection.
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Great Selection above Jo I learn again from your class he, he ,
Hey where is your photo challenge entry ?
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Thanks Jake – I try – but it is hard with trying to load things with such a slow computer. I do also have a life so when it all takes soooooooo long, well except for the post the other day – I just get on with other stuff instead.
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I love this series of poems; just one word and you soar into the ether. Brilliant description of a family tree: ‘knotted ebony’ and ‘broken branches’. And the feeling of freedom you gradually build to after the ‘dense foliage’ is wonderful. Your ‘ABC’ poems would make a wonderful collection.
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Thank you. I had never thought about something like that. But you have certainly planted an idea. Now I need to come up with a V word – quickly.
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