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.

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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

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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

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.

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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 [email protected]. Constructive criticism and praise are welcomed

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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

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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 [email protected] to register your interest

Full winter program of the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre Programs & Events can be found here: ⁠Winter Program 2024⁠

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This Podcast has been supported by

Louis Joel Arts and Community

5 Sargood Street, Altona

[email protected]

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.

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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

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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

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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 [email protected]. Constructive criticism and praise are welcomed.

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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

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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 [email protected] 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:

Full winter program of the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre Programs & Events can be found here: Winter Program 2024

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This Podcast has been supported by:

Louis Joel Arts and Community

5 Sargood Street, Altona

[email protected]

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.

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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!

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Poetry Discussed in this episode:

Ample Make This Bed by Emily Dickenson

Ample make this Bed —

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

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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.

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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 [email protected]

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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 [email protected] 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

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This Podcast has been supported by:

Louis Joel Arts and Community

5 Sargood Street, Altona

[email protected]