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Betty McKenzie-Tubb Betty McKenzie-Tubb i(13457621 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Metrognomic Tales Betty McKenzie-Tubb , Port Adelaide : Ginninderra Press , 2020 20838424 2020 selected work essay humour 'Metrognomic Tales has nothing to do with metronomes. The metro refers to the omnibus system in Hobart. The gnome refers to my lack of height. It is also a literary term, which is nice to know. My literary friends will know of course that it is a‘short pithy statement of a general truth – thus, a maxim or aphorism’ (J.A. Cuddon, A Dictionary of Literary Terms). ' (Publication summary)
1 Unbalanced i "The ageing are a problem says the politician", Betty McKenzie-Tubb , 2020 single work poetry
— Appears in: I Protest! Poems of Dissent 2020; (p. 91)
1 No Killer Peak i "no conga line to death", Betty McKenzie-Tubb , 2019 single work poetry
— Appears in: Mountain Secrets 2019; (p. 25)
1 Wild Janus i "'Twelve hugs a day'", Betty McKenzie-Tubb , 2018 single work poetry
— Appears in: Wild 2018; (p. 35)
1 y separately published work icon Word Fall Betty McKenzie-Tubb , Adelaide : Ginninderra Press , 2018 13457637 2018 selected work poetry

'‘Word Fall demonstrates Betty McKenzie-Tubb’s love and mastery of language in very accessible poems written in various styles. The book also reveals the poet’s wisdom, compassion and her wry, often self-deprecating sense of humour. The collection is arranged in three sections: Loss and Love, With Serious Intent and Froth and Bubble. I was moved to tears, deep contemplation or laughter as I read these poems that have arisen from a rich and well-lived life.’ - Robyn Mathison
'‘The poems in Word Fall capture Betty McKenzie-Tubb’s refreshing and warm hearted style. In a voice both unafraid and elegant, she offers her wit and wisdom with open hands. Curiosity, understanding and insight are crafted into disciplined lines provoking laugher or deep reflections. We travel with the writer as she gleans and gathers stories from each facet of her round and ready life. This precious collection is both moving and uplifting.’ - Elizabeth Goodsir' (Publication summary)
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