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The Hippocrates Prize
The Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine was founded in 2009 by Professors Donald Singer and Michael Hulse. The founders aimed to...
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Jun 23, 20242 min read
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John Allison 1950-2024
For many years John Allison and I were members of a poetry critique group. Late last year our scheduled date did not work out leaving...
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Jun 23, 20243 min read
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Rose
The above notice invited people to the launch of Rose Collins' lovely book My Thoughts are All of Swimming. It was a warm occasion and...
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Jun 23, 20243 min read
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The Margaret Mahy Medal
When late last year I learned I was to be awarded the 2022 Prime Minister's Award for literary achievement in poetry I felt that all my...
jsnorcliffe
Jun 11, 20231 min read
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