The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.
Level Crossingi"An old man on crutches was crossing the road",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
The poem implicitly levels the uneven motion of a man on crutches, carrying his own fuel, with the uneven movement of every person's progress through life, as they carry plans and intentions along on 'makeshift thoughts.'
(p. 19)
Historyi"This is the lesson no-one forgets",Jamie Grant,
single work poetry
(p. 21)
The Villainsi"If some great historian looks back",Peter Kocan,
single work poetry
(p. 22-23)
Penieli"Someone is whispering my name tonight.",Kevin Hart,
single work poetry
(p. 24-25)
The Gifti"One day the gift arrives - outside your door,",Kevin Hart,
single work poetry
(p. 26-27)