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The Australian Poet

A poetry blog dedicated to showcasing great poetry (not only mine) and to discussing all things poetry (and more widely literary fort hos who desire)

One moment in time

Posted on Monday March 30th, 2009 at 19:08 in poetry, reunion, love lost, romantic poetry, australian poetry

Who knows if this one is dark or perhaps a little uplifting. I am keen to hear your thoughts on this one and how you interpret it. I wrote it today so it is hot off the keyboard and might undergo change over the next few weeks but first I would like ...
The World Stopped

Posted on Sunday March 8th, 2009 at 20:14 in poetry, romantic poetry, australian poetry, australian poet. poems

The world stoppedBefore this dayWe had metBut my eyes had not seenAnd my heart had not feltShe had stoodIn front of meMy ears had not listenedI had not been readyThe world stoppedOn this dayInside the HarpMy eyes saw her true beautyMy heart rose from...