Some Actions That COULD inspire the writing of Poetry Everyday actions can provide rich potential for creating poetry. Here is a list of actions that might prove helpful in finding those special words. Remember, poetry is writing our best words in tight spaces to create some sparks! Putting gel or wax in your hair Blowing bubbles Trying on an older persons shoes Baking with a Grandparent Reading a whole book in day Snuggling into bed on a winter’s evening Playing kick to kick in the park Riding your bike through puddles Eating a crisp juicy apple Observing leaves falling Watching the effect of the wind Practicing something over and over until you master it Trying to put on clothing that is a bit small for you Falling asleep with your pet nearby Walking on the beach in winter Helping someone without being asked Noticing cold air on your face Finding a long lost treasure from your younger days Discovering a piece of ephemera (ticket,

I cannot claim credit for thinking of this idea, but I have had a lot of fun making this poem using compound words. I have used the words to sing the praises of someone special in my life- my wife, Vicki. I invite you to try this simple, yet effective approach to writing poetry. It is a fine example of word play. In this case playing with compound words. Poetry fun to share... C ompound I nterest You are the jingle in my bells The tick in my tock The flash in my light The spring in my time The whirl in my wind The tell in my tale You are the ever in my lasting The ginger in my bread The life in my boat It has to be said

Just a reminder, poetry people, you can order my latest poetry book, I Bet There's No Broccoli On The Moon online   from Book Depository, right now.  Just click the link below to go there. Order The Broccoli Book HERE! In this second anthology of adventurous verse for young poetry lovers, I am celebrating everything from pirates to pink pyjamas.  My aim is to take poetry lovers all ages on a delightful, poetic journey through the far reaches of my experience.  Within the pages of this book you'll find poems popping with life and laughter. You will discover among other things, my strong need for breakfast cereal, the very scary -Miss Dungeon, the perils of playing Kiss Chasey, and the joy of playing cricket in the park.  I hope you will find I Bet There's No Broccoli on the Moon  is a fun collection of poetry. Poetry exploring, the joys of life, the adventures of Martina the astronaut, and why the world is full of silly songs.

I have always loved the sound of indigenous place names, -small and large towns with rich sounding addresses, sprinkled throughout Australia. They have a strong lyrical and quite unique sound. Such places have inspired this rhyming poem. My travels may have been stretching belief geographically, but it was fun to make a poem incorporating these great words originating from the languages of Australia's first people.  Visitations On Monday Drove to Chinkapook Stopped a while To take a look On Tuesday, Zipped to Geelong Scanned the harbour -But didn't stay long. On Wednesday, Traveled to Boggabri Bought some cheese -Not sure why. On Thursday,  Drove through Yackandandah Flowers were blooming So I took a gander. On Friday,  Arrived in Mollymook Found a shop, Bought a book. On Saturday  Was in Woolloomoloo Couldn't believe it  -so were you! On Sunday I stayed home. -Didn't travel -Didn't roam.