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The Dan (art), by Pol McMahon

on May 06, 2020

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The Ballad of Sir Superfluous, by Tim Train

He ran into town in an oncoming rush, His sword like a weapon in hand! And he had won great fame for his glorious fame, Renowned throughout all of the land! But far in the distance, a long way away, Loomed a thing with a looming great loom - And how could her know what he was not to know, That his fate would soon meet with its doom? High over the town in the sky up above, Like a monstrous mythical beast, Flew a dragonish dragon of dragonly kind - Or Jabberwock at the least. He waved to the beast with a gesture of hands, And called with a shout like a cry, And jeered jeering jeers of an insulting type - That the wyrm must now fatally die! So boldly courageous, our knight, almost brave, Full of dander and audacious pluck! How sorry we'll be to see your sad end, The close of your fortunate luck! Right then, on the double, that duo of two Fought a horrible terrible fight! All the crashes went smash and the dashes went bash In that battle of power...

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The Dan Poets are one of Australia's oldest continuous poetry readings - every Saturday since 1994 we've met at the Dan O'Connell Hotel in Carlton to perform poems, share stories and songs, have a beer or two, a friendly heckle and have lots of banter after over a hearty pub meal. It's been a proud 26 year history. We had big plans for this year, big plans which have unfortunately been totally derailed by the COVID-19 crisis and resulting quarantine. Movement is restricted, pubs and cafes across Australia have been shut down, and gatherings of above two people have been barred. But while physical readings at the pub have been temporarily halted, the poetry never stops. This page will become the home-away-from-home for our large family of poets - and what a family it is! The Dan has had readers from across Australia and across the world visiting and taking part in features. We've had sound poets, concrete poets, spoken word artists, theatre artists, book launche...

At the Cherry Tree Hotel, by Mick Mezza

for Ken Smeaton 1 History of live poetry of Melbourne Those gone to the stars today shine on screen. On screen on chairs they attended Watch their younger years Educating or performing their work 3cr in the background supporting the spoken word Gigs have come and gone wind fans keep spinning Ken puts on a film draws a crowd Crowd claps after poems are read on Tv Ken dedicated to filming and hard work 2 Under the eye to the sky Sitting under Utzon's design Watch as clouds pass by Wonder of his motivation Listen to poets, I'm watching the sky He designed the Sydney Opera House Did he look through the egg and leave a window Not sure but this vision arouses me Half an egg biult into the ceiling which The management is trying to heritage list This pub where poets converge and perform under their eye to the sky With their poems they sing and tell Under the blue, white, grey to black Watch the transition from light to night. The Cherry Tree Hotel where arts and community meet To s...

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