Louis Joel Poetry Pod

About Louis Joel Poetry Pod

Welcome to the Louis Joel Poetry Podcast where we discuss all things poetry with your hosts Peter Roberts (Poet-in-Residence at LJAC), David Tredinnick (actor, playwright, raconteur, audio buff, archivist) & Colleen Murphy (writer, diversity champion, another raconteur). Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and with members of the community outlining some of their favourite (or least favourite) poems or song lyrics, and why.

Publisher

LJAC

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 May 2024

Latest episode

5 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Dec 2025

   Shakespeare, Macbeth: The Scottish Play

   Hosts Peter Roberts, Colleen Murphy, and Lesley Lamb analyze William Shakespeare's Macbeth, exploring its poetic language and expansive themes, while providing insights into the play's verses.

2. 

   28 Oct 2025

   The Kindness of Water-Helen Jarvis

   Local poet Helen Jarvis discusses her debut collection, *The Kindness of Water*, exploring themes of family, place, and memory through a reading of her poems, offering listeners insight into her creative process in this interview.

3. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Simon Says

   Hosts Peter Roberts and Colleen Murphy analyze Paul Simon's songwriting, exploring his narrative lyrics and universal themes of love, loss, and social commentary in this episode.

4. 

   28 Jul 2025

   Lesbia Harford

   Lesley Lamb discusses the radical poetry of Lesbia Harford, exploring her contributions to literature, feminism, and social justice, in this interview episode.

5. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Tanka for the memories

   Poet Rodney Williams explores the Japanese tanka form and shares his own tanka poems, while Ann Pilkington and Anneliese Rosenmayer recall poems they learned in school in this interview episode.

6. 

   1 May 2025

   Mary Oliver

   The Louis Joel Poetry Pod aims to be a forum for discussion about poetry, what people like and what they don’t and why. A strong emphasis is placed upon making poetry accessible and fun with a diverse range of writers, forms, media etc. Each podcast will feature a discussion of the work of a particular poet and/or have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and perhaps most importantly with members of the community outlining some of their favourite poems or song lyrics, and why etc. In our eighth episode, and our first of 2025,  we take a deep dive into the poetry of acclaimed American poet, Mary Oliver (1935 – 2019) .  Her work is inspired by long walks in nature but she takes a novel approach driven by an unquenchable curiosity and a refusal to bow to negativity or adverse circumstances. We also enjoy a fun quiz on the 10 greatest poets of all time.  Who do you think should make this auspicious list? There is no Hobson’s Choice segment in this episode but we are collecting responses from the community regarding a favourite poem that they were taught at school and these will be aired in the future. Poems discussed in this episode: The Journey poem - Mary Oliver Starlings in Winter poem - Mary Oliver When Death Comes poem - Mary Oliver Announcements: The Fortnightly Pier Poetry Group at Louis Joel Arts & Community, facilitated by Peter, is on at 11am on Fridays with the next meeting occurring on 16 May, 2025 . Come along if you love talking poetry. Email ljacpoetry@gmail.com to register your interest. Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre are currently offering their wonderful Autumn 2025 program. There are so many great things on offer – for details go to Louis Joel Arts & Community We would like to hear from you! As part of our 'Hobsons Choice' segment, we would like to hear from you. If you would like to be interviewed about a poem or if you just want to share your love of poetry, send us an email on ljacpoetry@gmail.com. Constructive criticism and praise are welcomed. Currently we have a focus on a favourite poem you were taught at school or during your childhood. ----- Credits: Hosts: Peter Roberts, David Tredinnick & Colleen Murphy Original music composed by Andrew Gilpin and Sam Price. Podcast Coordinator: Colleen Murphy Editor: Colleen Murphy

7. 

   14 Nov 2024

   A roaring fire and two glasses of red

   The Louis Joel Poetry Pod aims to be a forum for discussion about poetry, what people like and what they don’t and why. A strong emphasis is placed upon making poetry accessible and fun with a diverse range of writers, forms, media etc. Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetryappreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and perhaps most importantly with members of the community outlining some of their favourite poems or song lyrics, and why etc. The latter is a segment we are calling Hobson’s Choice as it reflects our little beachside community in Altona in the Hobson Bay area just to the west of Melbourne, Australia’s CBD. In our seventh episode we return to where we began, with Dave and Col interviewing Peter and taking a deep dive into three poems. Whilst this tends to be a serious adventure there is a place for humour – perhaps a different way of looking at some pertinent topics around diversity and a close examination of the part a certain piece of furniture plays in all our lives. This episode, unlike the last, is free of venereal disease. Following this we are fortunate enough to be able to interview noted West Gippsland poet, Rodney Williams. He also provides three important poems of his as well as some genuinely educative insights into certain forms of poetry – most notably thetriolet and the villanelle. Rodney and Peter have been great friends for decades and during that time have spent countless hours reading and discussing poetry, frequently with a glass of red in hand and a roaring fire. Hobson’s Choice returns with an interview with Eloise Wilson who reads a poem from one of our favourites! We would like to hear from you! As part of our Hobsons Choice segment, we would like to hear from you, even while we are on a break!  If you would like to be interviewed about a poem or if you just want to share your love of poetry, send us an email on ljacpoetry@gmail.com. Constructive criticism and praise are most welcomed! Poems discussed in this episode: West by Peter Roberts https://inreview.com.au/inreview/books-and-poetry/2024/09/04/poem-west/ The Spectrum Strikes Back by Peter Roberts https://beatnikcowboy.com/2023/08/10/peter-roberts/ Bed by Peter Roberts...the near approach a bed may show of human bliss to human woe.Samuel Johnson 1/. It is said that those who hate to go to bedfear death and those who hate to get upfear life. Still, he didn’t move in the lasersun of the morning. Her words had stunghim. ‘Don’t you get sick of saying thank you!Try doing something for yourself!’ He hadwanted to be a moving target instead of asitting duck. The bed wrapped its tentaclesaround him – like a refuge or a gaol. 2/. This was the moment she adored as theopiates kicked in. She was blind-sided bythe diagnosis, shattered by the prognosis.The large window afforded her a view ofthe world in all its hues – moving slower,but vivid in a way she never imagined. Shewas fortunate it seemed . Managed pain,comfy bed. Her children were conceivedhere in joy. She wanted to do it all again! 3/. It just felt so disparate, so wonderful.To be sure he had fantasised for manyyears about this evening, but convincedthat it would never occur. They had metsometime prior, but when the invitationcame he was shocked, elated, and full oftrepidation in one moment. After theydeparted he snuggled under the covers,a letter placed in an envelope, finally sent. Case Moth by Rodney Williams In a brotherless boyhoodI felt enthralled each timeI found the coveringto a case mothholding on tightto some fence or shedadhered and suspendedas a caterpillar set to pokea gleaming black helmet – headout of its cocoononly sometimesif I were luckyglimpsing that fat grubits moth seldom seen as wellsporting white wings spotted darkthis larva at times demeanedwhen labelled as a bagwormits casing camouflaged with twigsthat it could grow itselffrom this expanding sheathbrown as any shrub-barkwith so much of its l

8. 

   13 Oct 2024

   Children’s poetry – a world of rhymes, exquisite rhythms and fantastical characters

   The Louis Joel Poetry Pod aims to be a forum for discussion about poetry, what people like and what they don’t and why. A strong emphasis is placed upon making poetry accessible and fun with a diverse range of writers, forms, media etc. Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and perhaps most importantly with members of the community outlining some of their favourite poems or song lyrics, and why etc. The latter is a segment we are calling Hobson’s Choice as it reflects our little beachside community in Altona in the Hobson Bay area just to the west of Melbourne, Australia’s CBD. ----- In our sixth episode we look at Children’s Poetry. This proves to be a fascinating journey with some wonderful rhymes and rhythms, but it also takes us to some dark places that we didn’t fully anticipate. On our way we hear a wonderful recording of a very young David Tredinnick tackling A A Milne, an unlikely connection to the Doobie Brothers and even, a slightly unwelcome, brush with Syphilis. ‘So were going on a Bear hunt, it’s going to be big one, be we’re not scared…. or at least Colleen and Peter aren’t, Dave conversely…. Hobson’s Choice returns with an interview with young brother Miles and Albert who read some of their favourite children’s poems Poems and Lyrics discussed in this episode: Otto The Loyal Long Dog Book by Lizzie Walkley Jack and Jill - Wikipedia Little Boy Blue by Eugene Field Disobedience by A. A. Milne The Owl and the Pussy-Cat by Edward Lear Wynken, Blynken and Nod by The Doobie Brothers Sunday Morning Coming Down lyrics by Kris Kristofferson Magic by Miles Kendall Thompson You may not believe in magic you may believe fairies aren't real but if Santa didn't exist then presents wouldn't have a deal! If the easter bunny was a myth the world wouldn't have chocolate eggs! you wouldn't run outside with excitement in your legs! If the tooth fairy wasn’t so real you wouldn’t want to lose your teeth you wouldn’t want adult ones hiding underneath So, let's say together "I believe in them now!" magic happens to those who trust and you don't need to know how! We would like to hear from you! As part of our 'Hobsons Choice' segment, we would like to hear from you! If you would like to be interviewed about a poem or if you just want to share your love of poetry, send us an email on ljacpoetry@gmail.com. Constructive criticism and praise are welcomed. ----- Credits: Hosts: Peter Roberts, David Tredinnick & Colleen Murphy Original music composed by local Altona residents, Andrew Gilpin and Sam Price. 'Hobsons Choice' Guest: Albert and Miles Podcast Coordinator: Zoe Jones Editor: David Tredinnick ----- Announcements: We were saddened this week to hear of the passing of the great Kris Kristofferson, who we regard as one of the great lyrical poets of country, or indeed, any music. We pay a bit of a homage to him by reading the lyrics of his fabulous song, Sunday Morning Coming Down. Certainly not Children’s Poetry but magnificent, nonetheless. The Fortnightly Pier Poetry Group at Louis Joel Arts & Community, facilitated by Peter, is on at 11am on Fridays with the next meeting occurring on 18 October. Come along if you love talking poetry. Email ljacpoetry@gmail.com to register your interest. Full Spring program of the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre Programs & Events can be found here: 2024 Spring Program This will be the second last Louis Joel Poetry Podcast for 2024 as we take a break in December and January 2025. We will return in 2025, and the pod will then be available on Spotify and Apple. ------------------------------ This Podcast has been supported by: Louis Joel Arts and Community 5 Sargood Street, Altona admin@ljac.com.au

9. 

   16 Sept 2024

   Two Great Women! The fabulous poet/songwriter Zerafina Zara + the versatile and compelling poetry of former British Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.

   The Louis Joel Poetry Pod aims to be a forum for discussion about poetry, what people like and what they don’t and why. A strong emphasis is placed upon making poetry accessible and fun with a diverse range of writers, forms, media etc. Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and perhaps most importantly with members of the community outlining some of their favourite poems or song lyrics, and why etc. The latter is a segment we are calling Hobson’s Choice as it reflects our little beachside community in Altona in the Hobson Bay area just to the west of Melbourne, Australia’s CBD. -- In our fifth episode we talk with the fascinating Zerafina Zara about her multifaceted artistic career as poet, songwriter, musician, dancer, vocal coach etc. with a particular focus on recent poetry she has written. Zerafina’s work demonstrates an observational dimension punctuated with emotion and humour. Not to be missed. We also explore the work of the famous Scottish poet, Carol Ann Duffy. Duffy is much loved for her versability, humour and capacity to write from the perspective of historical characters, both famous and otherwise. She was the first women, the first Scot and the first openly same sex attracted person to become Poet Laureate of the UK! Hobson’s Choice returns with an interview with Ciara who talks about Taylor Swift’s lyrics. Who said we are not contemporary! Poems and Lyrics discussed in this episode: Phone Rage by Zerafina Zara Migraine by Zerafina Zara Anger by Zerafina Zara Waiting for the Rain by Zerafina Zara Warming Her Pearls by Carol Ann Duffy Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy We Remember Your Childhood Well by Carol Ann Duffy Last Post by Carol Ann Duffy The Lakes lyrics by Taylor Swift Shake It Off by Taylor Swift We would like to hear from you! As part of our 'Hobsons Choice' segment, we would like to hear from you! If you would like to be interviewed about a poem or if you just want to share your love of poetry, send us an email on ljacpoetry@gmail.com. Constructive criticism and praise are welcomed. Credits: Hosts: Peter Roberts, David Tredinnick & Colleen Murphy Original music composed by local Altona residents, Andrew Gilpin and Sam Price. Podcast Guest: Zerafina Zara 'Hobsons Choice' Guest: Ciara Duffy-Quinn Podcast Coordinator: Zoe Jones Announcements: The fortnightly Pier Poetry Group at Louis Joel Arts & Community, facilitated by Peter, is on at 11am on Fridays with the next meeting occurring on 20 September. Come along if you love talking poetry.  Email ljacpoetry@gmail.com to register your interest. Full Spring Program of the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre Programs & Events can be found here Our guest from episode 4, Louise Karch, has a book First Aid for Fairies – From Rain to Rainbows which is currently available at Just for the Health of It at 73 Anderson Street, Yarraville and Louis Joel Arts & Community. We have a limited number of free copies which we will provide to people who send a brief piece of poetry or prose on the subject of wellbeing to ljacpoetry@gmail.com. ------------------------------ This Podcast has been supported by: Louis Joel Arts and Community 5 Sargood Street, Altona admin@ljac.com.au

10. 

    19 Aug 2024

    The wonderful Louise Karch + applied poetry, if there is such a thing!

    The Louis Joel Poetry Pod aims to be a forum for discussion about poetry, what people like and what they don’t and why. A strong emphasis is placed upon making poetry accessible and fun with a diverse range of writers, forms, media etc. Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and perhaps most importantly with members of the community outlining some of their favourite poems or song lyrics, and why etc. The latter is a segment we are calling Hobsons' Choice as it reflects our little beachside community in Altona in the Hobsons Bay area just to the west of Melbourne, Australia’s CBD. ----- In our fourth episode we talk with the fascinating Louise Karch about her current book, First Aid for Fairies – From Rain to Rainbows. This is a fabulous publication for young people about strategies for resilience written largely in iambic pentameter! Louise Karch, M. Ed is an uplifting speaker and award-winning author of Word Glue and co –author of The Carbon Almanac. She has spoken from the Arctic to Auckland advising professionals, educators and emerging leaders on a wide range of issues relating to wellbeing and leadership. We also discuss the concept of applied poetry and how verse can help us to understand people, their circumstances and much more. Are we using the right terminology? Perhaps or perhaps not but poetry has a great capacity to help us learn, understand and respect all manner of life experience. That’s why we love it! Hobsons’ Choice returns with an interview with Piper Bushby who talks about the poem Warning by Jenny Joseph. Poems and Lyrics discussed in this episode: ⁠In Plain Sight Book by Shaun Austin⁠ ⁠Not Waving but Drowning by Stevie Smith⁠ ⁠Morning Song by Sylvia Plath⁠ ⁠Warning by Jenny Joseph⁠ We would like to hear from you! As part of our Hobsons' Choice segment, we would like to hear from you! If you would like to be interviewed about a poem or if you just want to share your love of poetry, send us an email on ljacpoetry@gmail.com. Constructive criticism and praise are welcomed. Credits: Hosts: Peter Roberts, David Tredinnick & Colleen Murphy Original music composed by local Altona residents, Andrew Gilpin and Sam Price. Podcast Guest: Louise Karch Hobsons' Choice Guest: Piper Bushby Podcast Coordinator: Zoe Jones Announcements: The Fortnightly Pier Poetry Group at Louis Joel Arts & Community, facilitated by Peter, is on at 11am on Fridays with the next meeting occurring on 23 August. Come along if you love talking poetry. Email ljacpoetry@gmail.com to register your interest. Full winter program of the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre Programs & Events can be found here: ⁠⁠Winter Program 2024⁠⁠ Louise Karch’s book First Aid for Fairies – From Rain to Rainbows is currently available at Just for the Health of It at ⁠73 Anderson Street, Yarraville, Melbourne VIC 3013⁠ and the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre. Global preorders are coming soon. This Podcast has been supported by: Louis Joel Arts and Community 5 Sargood Street, Altona admin@ljac.com.au

11. 

    21 Jul 2024

    Poets: William Carlos Williams and Nicole Hawke

    The Louis Joel Poetry Pod aims to be a forum for discussion about poetry, what people like and what they don’t and why. A strong emphasis is placed upon making poetry accessible and fun with a diverse range of writers, forms, media etc. Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and perhaps most importantly with members of the community outlining some of their favourite poems or song lyrics, and why etc. The latter is a segment we are calling Hobson’s Choice as it reflects our little beachside community in Altona in the Hobson Bay area just to the west of Melbourne, Australia’s CBD. ----- In our third episode we take the opportunity to take a deep dive into the poetry of William Carlos Williams and it is not all smooth sailing, with a variety of opinions about the three poems considered as well as the value of stone fruit in general. We also have an interview with one of our great local poets, Nicole Hawke and discuss not just her work and the process she employs but also her experience of the value of writer’s groups. Hobson’s Choice returns interviews with a couple of community members who talk about poems and song lyrics by Leonard Cohen and Terrica Strudwick ----- Poems and Lyrics discussed in this episode: The Red Wheelbarrow by William Carlos Williams This Is Just To Say by William Carlos Williams Danse Russe by William Carlos Williams 'Suzanne' Lyrics⁠ by Leonard Cohen The Ancient Land by Terrica Strudwick Poems by Nicole Hawke Sangria Roses with Cherry Wine © Nicole Hawke, Published Anthology 2023 Crimson rose petals scattered Across marble bench top Some flow onto the floor As the breeze blows through flywire Each rose critically picked Every thorn cautiously removed Then bound in ruby ribbon Hoped like hell you were inspired Bold, obvious to arouse Lips dashed a sharp scarlet Burgundy négligée straps dangling down Prancing, romancing ‘round your fire. Lead you deep, deep inside my love Burning blaze of kisses laid all over Candy-apple nails trace down your spine Never, ever will you stop or tire. I will lay you on that bed of roses Drip merlot down your middle Lay beside you, lick it, make you blush Promise, you are my only desire. Ladybug © Nicole Hawke, 6 January 2020 A ladybug landed on my hand As a photo was snapped on your mother’s land Overlooking Thirroul is where she rests Atop the clifftop at the end of the walk Where you and I journey but barely talk Encircling you now; rest on my breast. New Chapter © Nicole Hawke, Published Anthology 2019 So unfair New clothes Different hair. Forced to as A horrid past Messed up cyclone Falling apart. Stirring to newness With goodness and care Hope for a breakthrough Above rainbow glare. Not making sense As days go bye-byes But, give it time Clear away the lies. ----- We would like to hear from you! As part of our 'Hobsons Choice' segment, we would like to hear from you! If you would like to be interviewed about a poem or if you just want to share your love of poetry, send us an email on ljacpoetry@gmail.com. Constructive criticism and praise are welcomed ----- Credits Hosts: Peter Roberts, David Tredinnick & Colleen Murphy Original music composed by local Altona residents; Andrew Gilpin and Sam Price Guest: Nicole Hawke 'Hobsons Choice' Guests: Cara King and Jona Eselaye David Podcast Coordinator: Zoe Jones ----- Announcements The Fortnightly Poetry Group at Louis Joel Arts & Community, facilitated by Peter, is on at 11am on Fridays with the next meeting occurring on 26th July. Come along if you love talking poetry At 5 Sargood Street, Altona 3028 Email ljacpoetry@gmail.com to register your interest Full winter program of the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre Programs & Events can be found here: ⁠Winter Program 2024⁠ ------------------------------ This Podcast has been supported by Louis Joel Arts and Community 5 Sargood Stree

12. 

    19 Jun 2024

    Who is Louis Joel? And poetry in film

    The Louis Joel Poetry Pod aims to be a forum for discussion about poetry, what people like and what they don’t and why. A strong emphasis is placed upon making poetry accessible and fun with a diverse range of writers, forms, media etc. Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and perhaps most importantly with members of the community outlining some of their favourite poems or song lyrics, and why etc. The latter is a segment we are calling Hobson’s Choice as it reflects our little beachside community in Altona in the Hobson Bay area just to the west of Melbourne, Australia’s CBD. ----- In our second episode (and they said it wouldn’t last) we get the opportunity to interview Ms Karen Ingram and find out all about the Louis Joel Arts + Community Centre, as well as Mr Joel himself. It’s quite a story! We also discuss the use of poetry in film (as flagged in the first episode) with reference to poems by Auden, A.E Housman, Dr Seuss and perhaps predictably, some powerful parts of Dead Poet’s Society. Hobson’s Choice includes interviews with a couple of community members who talk about poems and song lyrics by Wordsworth, Nick Cave and Kahil Gibran ----- Poems and Lyrics discussed in this episode: Higgs Boson Blues by Nick Cave On Joy and Sorrow – Kahil Gibran To An Athlete Dying Young by A.E.Housman Funeral Blues by W.H.Auden The Lorax by Dr Seuss I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud – William Wordsworth ----- We would like to hear from you! As part of our 'Hobsons Choice' segment, we would like to hear from you! If you would like to be interviewed about a poem or if you just want to share your love of poetry, send us an email on ljacpoetry@gmail.com. Constructive criticism and praise are welcomed. ----- Credits: Hosts: Peter Roberts, David Tredinnick & Colleen Murphy Original music composed by local Altona residents, Andrew Gilpin and Sam Price. 'Hobsons Choice' Guests: Karen Ingram (LJAC Centre Manager), Kate Heine, Andrew Gilpin Podcast Coordinator: Zoe Jones ----- Announcements: The Fortnightly Poetry Group at Louis Joel Arts & Community, facilitated by Peter, is on at 11am on the following Fridays: 28 June | 12 July | 26 July At 5 Sargood Street, Altona 3028 Email ljacpoetry@gmail.com to register your interest. Wildlife & Native Flora of Hobsons Bay Community Exhibition: On display in the art room at the community centre at 5 Sargood street, Altona. These works are open to the public: 12, 13 & 14 July 19, 20 & 21 July 26, 27 & 28 July Full winter program of the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre Programs & Events can be found here: Winter Program 2024 ------------------------------ This Podcast has been supported by: Louis Joel Arts and Community 5 Sargood Street, Altona admin@ljac.com.au

13. 

    23 May 2024

    What is the Louis Joel Poetry Pod?

    The Louis Joel Poetry Pod aims to be a forum for discussion about poetry, what people like and what they don’t and why. A strong emphasis is placed upon making poetry accessible and fun with a diverse range of writers, forms, media etc. Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and perhaps most importantly with members of the community outlining some of their favourite poems or song lyrics, and why etc. The latter is a segment we are calling Hobson’s Choice as it reflects our little beachside community in Altona in the Hobson Bay area just to the west of Melbourne, Australia’s CBD. --- This first episode is introductory giving the listener a chance to meet the presenters, Peter Roberts (Poet-in-Residence at LJAC), David Tredinnick (actor, playwright, raconteur, audio buff, archivist) & Colleen Murphy (writer, diversity champion, another raconteur) and get a sense of how future episodes will be structured and what topics they will cover. Tune in next Full Moon on 22nd June for the release of our 2nd episode! ------------------------------ Poetry Discussed in this episode: Ample Make This Bed by Emily Dickenson Ample make this Bed —Make this Bed with Awe —In it wait till Judgment breakExcellent and Fair.Be its Mattress straight —Be its Pillow round —Let no Sunrise' yellow noiseInterrupt this Ground — Y Niwl by one of our hosts Peter Roberts © 2024 Y Niwl means the fog in Welsh Gaelic For the Celts, my stock, the fog made all unaware of time. Today the high country in Omeo is cloaked in cloud. Smokey greys and green. No sharp lines. No bird song. No way to see beyond this valley - my old mate’s home and hearth. He loved the air. He is scattered here over crags, creeks and gullies. Will it snow? Perhaps tonight. Perhaps tomorrow. Who would know or care? When mists persist we remain happily adjourned. Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll ’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves      Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:All mimsy were the borogoves,      And the mome raths outgrabe.“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!      The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun      The frumious Bandersnatch!” ------------------------------ Credits: Hosts: Peter Roberts, David Tredinnick & Colleen Murphy Original music composed by local Altona residents, Andrew Gilpin and Sam Price. 'Hobsons Choice' Guest: Martin from Altona. ------------------------------ We would like to hear from you! As part of our 'Hobsons Choice' segment, we would like to hear from you! If you would like to be interviewed about a poem or if you just want to share your love of poetry, send us an email on ljacpoetry@gmail.com ------------------------------ Announcements The Fortnightly Poetry Group at Louis Joel Arts & Community, facilitated by Peter, is on at 11am on the following Fridays: 31st May | 14th June | 28th June At 5 Sargood Street, Altona 3028 Email ljacpoetry@gmail.com to register your interest. New Poetry Magazine! Catchment Poetry of Place, produced by Baw Baw Arts Alliance, West Gippsland Editor: Rod Williams Next edition comes out 21st June. More info: bawbawartsalliance.org.au ------------------------------ This Podcast has been supported by: Louis Joel Arts and Community 5 Sargood Street, Altona admin@ljac.com.au

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• Helen Jarvis
• Lesley Lamb
• Rodney Williams
• Ann Pilkington
• Anneliese Rosenmayer

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