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John Anderson
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I was born under the star sign 'Pisces' and as the saying goes "You can't get over that". I have life-long interests in water, fish, the sea, sailing and everything wet and aquatic. I have a scientific background in the environment and fisheries. I have written extensively on many topics. I have created and manage a gaggle of websites. I have now retired and live in the 'Shark Shack' by the sea near Jervis Bay, on the South Eastern coast of Australia. I sail, fish, walk, dive and swim as much as I can with the motto: 'Diving for Pearls'. My main focus is on didactic poems. I love the poems of Dylan Thomas and my favorite movie is 'Under Milk Wood' (a radio play, made into a film). I also like Les Murray. My website is Poetry Community http://www.poetrycommunity.com.  Cheers! 

Be Didactic - Contest Completed

Blog Posted by John Anderson: 4/24/2017 9:35:00 PM

The results for the Be Didactic Contest have been posted. Congratulations to all the place getters. ALL the entries were outstanding, combining a message with poetic form, grace and word-play. I enjoyed reading all the poems and hope that it inspired many to try this form. To some poetry should not be didactic, but rather rhythmical and musical. But I disagree - rhyme and reason - have their place. Cheers!



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Date: 4/27/2017 7:48:00 AM
John thanks for my placement and congratulations to the other winners.
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Date: 4/25/2017 6:14:00 PM
Nice Bio!!
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Date: 4/25/2017 6:14:00 PM
I am not a huge fan of didactic but if I had had time, I would have tried your contest. Anyway, BIG congrats to your winners. I bet you got some really good ones.
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Date: 4/25/2017 5:19:00 PM
Thanks so much for hosting this contest! Always enjoy trying a new form!
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