John Anderson Biography

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! 

THE BELL Contest Finalised - With Peals of Delight!

Blog Posted by John Anderson: 7/7/2021 8:40:00 PM

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Dietrich Avatar
July 10, 2021 at 10:10 AM
Thanks so much for my placement. I really enjoyed the contest and the Bell form!! Congrats to all the winners.
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 9, 2021 at 12:40 AM
The bell form is very clever and also an easy format to use. Ease of use is an essential component of a successful formula!
Anderson Avatar
July 9, 2021 at 12:47 AM
Thanks for that. Glad you like it. Cheers
Daniel Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 11:38 PM
I enjoyed your bell form, John, though I didn't place... congratulations to all the winners:)
Anderson Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 10:12 AM
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked the form. Here's hoping!
Richards Avatar
July 9, 2021 at 1:07 AM
I've resent the soup-mail. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, John.
Anderson Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 6:26 PM
0k Suzette. Go for it. Cheers
Richards Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 6:15 PM
OK. In the meantime: Please check out my poem: Hear-ye, hear-ye. I wrote a summary (in poetry-speak) of your poetic form. I would like to include it in my discussion about interesting new short forms on my fb page: Free poetry with tutorials.
Anderson Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 3:32 PM
Suzette, please re-send soup-mail re: permission. Thanks
Richards Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 11:16 AM
Keeping fingers crossed. :)) I've sent you soup-mail.
Richards Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 7:21 AM
Congratulations to all the winners. It was a pleasure to read The Bell poetry.
La France Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 6:06 AM
John, thank you for the inspiration and the contest, and my placement, I too liked your created form and hope it does get on the poetry list, congratulations to all your winners ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
Allison Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 3:30 AM
I love the form you created and I am SO delighted with my placement, my congrats to the winners:-) hugs jan xx
Evans Avatar
July 7, 2021 at 9:29 PM
Thanks so much, John for my placement. I enjoyed writing the new form. It was fun. Congratulations to all the winners and to all who penned the BELL form.
Balasubramanian Avatar
July 7, 2021 at 8:56 PM
Loved the new form created by you. Wrote many stanzas but did not place. I really enjoyed writing for the contest and hope this form will be accepted as new type of poem. Congratulations to all winners.
Anderson Avatar
July 7, 2021 at 9:02 PM
Sorry you missed out. Glad you like the BELL form. Cheers

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