Louis Joel Poetry Pod

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.
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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
couple of community members who talk about poems and song lyrics by Leonard Cohen and Terrica Strudwick
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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
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.
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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 ljacpoetry@gmail.com. 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 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
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This Podcast has been supported by
Louis Joel Arts and Community
5 Sargood Street, Altona
admin@ljac.com.au

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.
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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 ljacpoetry@gmail.com. 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 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
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This Podcast has been supported by:
Louis Joel Arts and Community
5 Sargood Street, Altona
admin@ljac.com.au

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.
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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 —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!”
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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 ljacpoetry@gmail.com
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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 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
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This Podcast has been supported by:
Louis Joel Arts and Community
5 Sargood Street, Altona
admin@ljac.com.au