Over the years, I have noticed a continuous deterioration in writing skills, not just among high school graduates but also those in the media. We’ve all noted grammatical blunders in newspapers and magazines, and we’ve seen it first hand on television news updates. (You know, the ‘Breaking News’ text). I’ve made plenty of them! I … More Gobble-dee-gook
From the gothic fantasy of Mary Shelley to the extraordinary voyages of Jules Verne, to the mechanical mastery of Leonardo da Vinci – It’s plain to see Steampunk has some serious ancestry. But still, quite a lot of people don’t understand what the genre of Steampunk is in the literary world. I’m here to explain … More Rudimentary Steampunk 101
Your perception of me Pre-existed from some Moment in history Your prejudice mind Reasoned that way Jealousy? Immaturity? Listening to a rumour? I. Stand. Accused. Of. Being who I am Saying what I believe Seeing the world as I perceive Think of me as a tree In a vast forest of sycamores I may bend … More JUDGY BITCH
Being grateful for all that we have is one of the keys to true happiness. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for tangible or intangible gifts an individual receives. It’s the spotlight we shine on otherwise invisible blessings or that beaming smile that radiates from our hearts and swells with joy and love on the … More THE IMPORTANCE OF GRATITUDE
SHOW GRATITUDE FOR GAIA From the high peaks of the mountains To the fertile valley floors The sparkling rivers that flow Into the vast oceans and shores Open wide your arms and embrace As you let your deeply held connection To Mamma Gaia Hold space Nourish and entwine your Gaian soul of Creative expression To … More EARTH HOUR
The road to the town with the famous Min Min Lights. Photos: Melissa North I live in Mount Isa, a mining town located in North West Queensland. The Glencore MIM mine is one of the biggest operations in Australia. The great community spirit, the annual rodeo, and the relaxed living conditions all make this place … More Boulia – Home to the Min Min lights
UPGRADE THE HUMAN BEING Upgrade the human being Is. There. An. App. For. That. I’m concerned! We Don’t need A new iPhone A new gun To Shoot Anyone A new technology That claims It. Will. Solve. All. Our. Problems. We need to get involved Elevate ourselves Open our damn eyes to Get a clear view … More Poetry by Mel
