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 Egyptian  Posts: 399 Joined: 11-April 13 From: Australia - The great Southern Land Member No.: 5,178 Real Name: Maureen Clifford Writer of: Poetry Referred By:arnfinn  |
Hi everyone - I thought I'd pop in and say g'day at the invitation of arnfinn.
I am a writer of Australian Bush Poetry, as well as free verse, haiku and prose. I also do photographic restorations on line and like to illustrate my poetry where possible. I have just released my first Ebook through Booktango called Aussie Tails and Aussie Males and one or two other things. You can find out a bit more about me if interested via my blog site http://scribblybarkpoetry.blogspot.com.au/ the little dog you see there is one of my girls, her name is Ellyssa and she is a little Staffy and is a rescued dog my other girl Mahalia is also a rescued dog and is a Border Collie - animals are my passion and poetry follows pretty close behind. I look forward to meeting up with some new friends on this site and being inspired by your poetry, and hope you will like mine Cheers Maureen ·······  ······· |
  
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Apr 11 13, 08:12
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 Ornate Oracle Posts: 18,560 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
Dear Maureen:
What a joy to have you hop aboard our newly recovering vehicle. I'm going to assume that John (Arnfin) invited you here, since he has already introduced us to a couple of pieces of his bush poetry, which you'll find in the same forum where you posted today. I haven't read there yet, but am looking forward to taking a little journey with you as soon as I finish leaving you a note... and I trust that you'll also visit a few of the others (including myself... hint, hint) in the same forum, and that it will encourage you to continue sharing with us and helping each of us in our journey, as we will seek to encourage you. I believe you'll find us a nice bunch of blokes... and whatever you call the women down and over there! I think we've gotten a taste for South African bush poetry already, and I've found it extremely interesting, particularly since it introduces us to a whole new slice of life that those of us in the US have not experienced... and I know we'll benefit greatly from another slice from the Australian bush. I'm guessing that there are noted similarities and differences, and we'll be looking forward to your helping us to explore some of them. I personally am looking forward to your sharing your haiku with us, since there has not been a whole lot of SERIOUS haiku here for some time, and Melinda just rejoined us yesterday, expressing her desire to share some haiku also. I dabble in it, but I'm by no means an experienced haiku writer, even though I've occasionally stumbled into something that has sparked interest among those who 'grasp' such things. I'm a slow learner in this area, and I'm very open to learning more... along with others. I'm sure that Larry will introduce himself and say the same thing very soon. deLighting in the prospect of sharing with you, Daniel  P.S. OOPS! I just noticed that you didn't post one of your poems yet, but you did comment on others' work. I will be on the lookout for yours when you do share with us... OR, it could be that I haven't looked far enough to find yours yet... just as I've only had the chance so far to peruse some of your VERY interesting pictures and information on your site. I'll be looking forward to reading more as I have the time. ······· ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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 Apr 11 13, 08:24
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
G'Day Maureen and WELCOME TO MM!
   I am glad you took up John's invite to come over and play!  I will check out your blog soon. It's nice to be inspired (I am of nature) by how we live and what we see. Congrats on your eBook too!  We're in a bit of a revitilzation and have always offered honest, yet friendly feedback in our forums so I hope you'll find yourself at home here.  There are many members here with different skill levels and technique, which makes MM more comfortable and diverse.   Please, do wander our halls, take in our colorful 'tiles' and join in the fun.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.    ~Cleo 
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Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner      |
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Apr 11 13, 08:27
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 Creative Chieftain  Posts: 2,587 Joined: 9-August 03 From: Australia Member No.: 17 Real Name: John Writer of: Poetry |
G'day Maureen I'm sure you will find we are a warm hearted lot. We are a family of ordinary people that listen to what others have to say. And comment. I know you will have a good time. Best wishes, John ······· ·······Arnfinn
Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more details, click here! MM Award Winner   |
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Apr 11 13, 19:52
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Egyptian Posts: 399 Joined: 11-April 13 From: Australia - The great Southern Land Member No.: 5,178 Real Name: Maureen Clifford Writer of: Poetry Referred By:arnfinn |
Thanks for the lovely welcome folks - I feel at home already
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Apr 12 13, 16:35
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 4,599 Joined: 4-August 03 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 12 Real Name: Eira Needham Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
Hiya Maureen! I am so pleased to see you here. We need some new blood here.
I have read some of your wonderful poems but haven't as yet had time to comment (busy few days) but will return to them as soon as possible. Keep calling in Snow 
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Laugh loud & often - it's medicinal. Write from the heart - it's therapeutic. Beauty comes from within - the outer is just skin! Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more details, click here! MM Award Winner   |
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Apr 12 13, 20:38
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 Ornate Oracle Posts: 3,822 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Florida Member No.: 10 Real Name: Elizabeth Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori Kanter |
Hello Maureen,
Welcome to MM!!! I truly look forward to getting to know you and your poetry. I have been in poetry hibernation, so even though I am old soul at MM, I feel like I am new too - so we will warm up the forums together. Blessings to you, Liz ······· ·······Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more details, click here!
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