a second chance (ready next time) Are we born too early for our own understanding? Today’s group of seventeen-syllable poems arises from Joseph Campbell’s discussion of the biological function of myth.

Are we born too early for our own understanding?

Today’s group of seventeen-syllable poems arises from Joseph Campbell’s discussion of the biological function of myth.

Materinski Jezik (The Mother Tongue) – a public reading Frank Prem reading Materinski Jezik with Song Shed Choir at Golden Horseshoes Festival, 2026.

A fairly rare public appearance by me yesterday, as part of the SongShed Choir performance at the Golden Horseshoes Festival (2026) in Beechworth.

what hell (Port Arthur) — A Few Places: In Tasmania I've done a little more work on developing the coffee-table style collection 'A Few Places: In Tasmania and felt it might be time to share a little more. The work is probably about 60% done now, so coming along well. Today, the opening image and poem for a section on the infamous Port Arthur.

I've done a little more work on developing the coffee-table style collection 'A Few Places: In Tasmania.

Today, the opening image and poem for a section on the infamous Port Arthur.

to the end (of all things) As the universe grows smaller, is there a mythology left that we can believe in? The perspective here is that of mankind being something born of the earth, rather than created seperately to it (Of the Garden, not In the Garden).

As the universe grows smaller, is there a mythology left that we can believe in?

The perspective here is that of mankind being something born of the earth, rather than created seperately to it (Of the Garden, not In the Garden).

This Is How We Eat – Frank’s promopost It’s my pleasure to share news of a wonderful new anthology, This Is How We Eat, published by Priorhouse Books. I’m delighted to have contributed a piece to the collection.

I’ve mentioned the This Is How We Eat anthology (17 authors), curated by Yvette Prior of Priorhouse Writes, previously, here.

Today, I’d like to give a closer look at my contribution to the anthology and share some book links.

principles (and signposts) What are the mythological principles of today? Do they still exist? Sadly, the signposts have shifted dramatically since Campbell’s time in the late 1960s. Still, awe remains possible — and that is something.

What are the mythological principles of today? Do they still exist?

Sadly, the signposts have shifted dramatically since Campbell’s time in the late 1960s. Still, awe remains possible — and that is something.

Not On My Watch – online Symposium The Not On My Watch symposium promises to be a stimulating and engaging day. I’m privileged to have some of my work included in the Not On My Watch Exhibition on display at the H.R. Gallop Gallery in Wagga, and I’ll be joining colleagues in Wagga for the symposium to give a short presentation connected to that work.

The Not On My Watch symposium promises to be a stimulating and engaging day. I’m privileged to have some of my work included in the Not On My Watch Exhibition on display at the H.R. Gallop Gallery in Wagga, and I’ll be joining colleagues in Wagga for the symposium to give a short presentation.

Monet’s Lily – new book publication! Monet's Lily — Bachelard Interpreted Book 7 will be published worldwide on March 30th, 2026. This collection interprets Gaston Bachelard’s philosophical arguments and contemplations gleaned from close reading of five of books. It is available in both Paperback and ePUB editions.

Monet's Lily — Bachelard Interpreted Book 7 will be published worldwide on March 30th, 2026.

This collection interprets Gaston Bachelard’s philosophical arguments and contemplations gleaned from close reading of five of books. It is available in both Paperback and ePUB editions.

the prophet who knows (but is blind) With war erupting on a widespread scale in the last week, the poem seems appropriate to these times, as well. In fact, it is my observation that all the age-old ideas he discusses is playing out before our eyes, particularly the biblical first testament mythologies.

With war erupting on a widespread scale in the last week, the poem seems appropriate to these times, as well. In fact, it is my observation that all the age-old ideas he discusses is playing out before our eyes, particularly the biblical first testament mythologies.

Thank you Robbie .

GUEST POST: FRANK PREM & The Unsuspected Slums: Revisiting the Slums of 1930s Melbourne (Picture Poetry) WELCOME READERS. Please join me with a guest post from author Frank Prem. Hello everyone. I’m Frank Prem, a free verse poet and storyteller from Australia, and my newest picture-poetry collection i…

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Talking About The Unsuspected Slums at Priorhouse Writes I’m pleased to share that I’ve been invited by Yvette Prior at Priorhouse Writes to contribute a guest post about my latest publication, The Unsuspected Slums.

I’m pleased to share that I’ve been invited by Yvette Prior at Priorhouse Writes to contribute a guest post about my latest publication, The Unsuspected Slums.

Guest Post: The Unsuspected Slums at Priorhouse Writes My latest publication, The Unsuspected Slums has just been released and I was delighted to be invited by Yvette Prior from Priorhouse writes to visit her site to talk about the book and a little background to how it came about.

My latest publication, The Unsuspected Slums, has just been released, and I was delighted to be invited by Yvette Prior at Priorhouse Writes to visit her blog and talk about the book — and a little of the background to how it came about.

A Poetry Archive – revisiting Volume 5 I had reason to make some metadata changes to A Poetry Archive: Volume 5 in the last day or two, and while looking through the book my eye was caught by one particular poem from several years ago. It made me laugh out loud when I first wrote it, and it still brings a smile to my face.

I had reason to make some metadata changes to A Poetry Archive: Volume 5 in the last day or two, and while looking through the book my eye was caught by one particular poem from several years ago. It made me laugh out loud when I first wrote it, and it still brings a smile to my face.

New Books! Updating My Home Library The last several months have been a busy publishing time for me and for Wild Arancini Press. So busy I haven't taken the time to keep my personal collection of published work up to date. Very remiss of me. So today, a whole swag full of new titles arrived.

The last several months have been a busy publishing time for me and for Wild Arancini Press. So busy I haven't taken the time to keep my personal collection of published work up to date. Very remiss of me.

So today, a whole swag full of new titles arrived.

the journey (to war) This project explores ideas and questions arising from the work of Joseph Campbell. Today’s set of four theme-linked Seventeen Syllable poems reflects my interpretations of Campbell’s thoughts on the Mythologies of War and Peace. Given recent world events (1st–2nd March, 2026), the subject feels especially pertinent.

This project explores ideas and questions arising from the work of Joseph Campbell.
Today’s set of four theme-linked Seventeen Syllable poems reflects my interpretations of Campbell’s thoughts on the Mythologies of War and Peace. Given recent world events (1st–2nd March, 2026), the subject feels es

This Is How We Eat – A new anthology It’s my pleasure to share news of a wonderful new anthology, This Is How We Eat, published by Priorhouse Books. I’m delighted to have contributed a piece to the collection.

It’s my pleasure to share news of a wonderful new anthology, This Is How We Eat, published by Priorhouse Books. I’m delighted to have contributed a piece to the collection.

taken (when bad things happen) Today’s standalone poem reflects on the sudden disappearance of someone you know — possibly someone you love. Not necessarily death. Just . . . absence.

Today’s standalone poem reflects on the sudden disappearance of someone you know — possibly someone you love. Not necessarily death. Just . . . absence.

Write Places Write Times: A picture poetry book of where and when Write Places Write Times is a contemplative picture poetry collection by Frank Prem, exploring towns and countryside in PDF, EPUB, and paperback.

Write Places Write Times is a contemplative picture poetry collection by Frank Prem, exploring towns and countryside in PDF, EPUB, and paperback.

Monet’s Lily – Bachelard Interpreted 7 (ePUB Edition) Monet's Lily is the lyrical exploration of the  wonderful philosopher Gaston Bachelard's contemplations. This seventh volume in Frank Prem’s Bachelard Interpreted series continues the poet’s meditative engagement with the elements, scientific thought and literary critique.

Monet’s Lily – Bachelard Interpreted 7 (ePUB Edition)

Monet's Lily is the lyrical exploration of the  wonderful philosopher Gaston Bachelard's contemplations. This seventh volume in Frank Prem’s Bachelard Interpreted series continues the poet’s meditative engagement with the elements, scientific…

a meditation (on the immigrant) Free Verse Poem Today’s post reflects on the drive to give up all we know in the hope ofdiscovering what we, perhaps, need. The image (above) was taken in Porepunkah, in Victoria.

The Interpreting Joseph Campbell project

This project explores ideas and questions arising from the work of Joseph Campbell. Today’s free verse poem reflects on the impulse to relinquish what is known in the hope of discovering what may be necessary. It belongs to the section of the project concern

The Unsuspected Slums – new book publication! If you enjoy reflective historical exploration, meditative poetry, and period contemporary images, The Unsuspected Slums offers a unique and rewarding reading experience.

The Unsuspected Slums – new book publication!

If you enjoy reflective historical exploration, meditative poetry, and period contemporary images, The Unsuspected Slums offers a unique and rewarding reading experience.

The Unsuspected Slums – now published Publication Details The Unsuspected Slums was released worldwide in February 2026. This collection revisits the inner-city Melbourne slums of the 1930s, combining poetry with contemporary photographs. The collection is available in both Paperback and Interactive PDF editions. The Unsuspected Slums PDF Edition Cover Image If you enjoy reflective historical exploration, meditative poetry, and period contemporary images, The Unsuspected Slums offers a unique and rewarding reading experience.

The Unsuspected Slums – now published

Publication Details The Unsuspected Slums was released worldwide in February 2026. This collection revisits the inner-city Melbourne slums of the 1930s, combining poetry with contemporary photographs. The collection is available in both Paperback and…

the march (to weeping) Standalone Poems Standalone poems often appear in the volumes of my A Poetry Archive series. I’m writing fewer of them these days, tending instead toward themed sequences that become their own collections. Today's poem, however, comes from a unique and random experience - attendance at a protest march. Quite an experience to reflect on, even though it was a relatively uneventful occasion. This one comes from that day.

the march (to weeping)

Standalone Poems Standalone poems often appear in the volumes of my A Poetry Archive series. I’m writing fewer of them these days, tending instead toward themed sequences that become their own collections. Today's poem, however, comes from a unique and random experience -…

finding the place (of freedom) Free Verse Poem Today’s post reflects on the location of freedom. The image (above0 was taken on the slopes of Mount Buffalo, in Victoria.

finding the place (of freedom)

Free Verse Poem Today’s post reflects on the location of freedom. The image (above0 was taken on the slopes of Mount Buffalo, in Victoria.

The Write Places Write Times Project – off to the printer! I’ve previously shared a number of poems from what became the Write Places Write Times project, and it seems timely to offer a brief recap as the book itself moves toward publication.

The Write Places Write Times Project – off to the printer!

I’ve previously shared a number of poems from what became the Write Places Write Times project, and it seems timely to offer a brief recap as the book itself moves toward publication.

ritual attendance (one time more) Free Verse Poem Today’s post features slightly longer (though still short) free verse style, touching on ritual and its slow erosion over time.

ritual attendance (one time more)

Free Verse Poem Today’s post features slightly longer (though still short) free verse style, touching on ritual and its slow erosion over time.

Roberta Writes – A trio of review for Resonant Blue, The Cielonaut, and Vengeance of a Slave I am behind with writing and posting book reviews, so I am posting three together today. All are excellent in their different ways. I have two more poetry book reviews to go and then I’m caug…

Three wonderful book reviews from an extraordinary author, Robbie Cheadle, including my collection, The Cielonaut.

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Roberta Writes – A trio of review for Resonant Blue, The Cielonaut, and Vengeance of a Slave

Roberta Writes – A trio of review for Resonant Blue, The Cielonaut, and Vengeance of a Slave

Roberta Writes – A trio of review for Resonant Blue, The Cielonaut, and Vengeance of a Slave I am behind with writing and posting book reviews, so I am posting three together today. All are excellent in their different ways. I have two more poetry book reviews to go and then I’m caug…

Three wonderful book reviews from an extraordinary author, Robbie Cheadle, including my collection, The Cielonaut.

Roberta Writes - A trio of review for Resonant Blue, The Cielonaut, and Vengeance of a Slave roberta-writes.com/2026/01/27/r...