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y separately published work icon By Close of Business : Us Mob Writing selected work   poetry  
Alternative title: Us Mob Writing
Note: "Edited by the Us Mob Writing Editorial Committee 2013 (Samantha Faulkner, Lisa Fuller, Jeanine Leane and Kerry Reed-Gilbert)"
Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 By Close of Business : Us Mob Writing
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'Filled with exciting new poetry and prose from well known and award winning writers, and including brand new voices taking their first steps into the world of writing. This anthology emerges from the Us Mob Writing group of First Nations Australians consisting of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders based in Canberra, yet coming from countries spread across the Australian landscape. Written, edited, designed and typeset by First Nations Australians, this collection is representative of the group, showcasing who we are, our lives and work.' (Source: Eventbrite website)

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Contents

* Contents derived from the Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,:Us Mob Writing , 2013 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Foreword, Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work essay
'As you turn the pages of this collection of works by the members of the Us Mob Writing group, you will experience the poetry and prose of a group of First Nations Australians who have shared with you their spirit and unity...' (Source: Kerry Reed-Gilbert 2013:v)
(p. v)
Emerge my Beingi"Kindling spirit", Michelle Bedford , single work poetry (p. 1)
Constantly Movingi"We are only a speech of being in the big scheme of existence", Michelle Bedford , single work poetry (p. 2)
Living Memoryi"I remember the glance", Michelle Bedford , single work poetry (p. 3)
The Spring Whispereri"On a clear day", Michelle Bedford , single work poetry (p. 4)
Minei"Dis da my little one", Michelle Bedford , single work poetry (p. 5)
Sweet Child of Minei"You babies weren't little for long", Michelle Bedford , single work poetry (p. 6)
Lunacy Temptationi"Every month as darkness prevails you begin your ascend", Michelle Bedford , single work poetry (p. 7)
Memoriesi"I'm starting to remember", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 8)
Bowl of Ochrei"Cold gravel pushed across forehead", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 8)
House Proudi"Below the loft window was a small landing just big enough for the", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 9)
Them Speakingi"Spirits of father and grandmother whisper from trees.", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 10)
Old Way Travelleri"Friends told me", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 10)
Leave Takingi"Life master mark maker", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 12)
Justice Duei"Seated in the sun", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 13)
Dad Wanted to Die At Homei"Dad wanted to die at home, he was afraid of the hospital", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 13)
When I was...i"Digging loud music", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 14)
Lost in Yesterdayi"Lost in Yesterday", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 15)
Day By Dayi"On a clear day", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 16)
Neighbouri"I didn't realise how much her worn out garden meant to that old Aunty,", Lyndy Delian , single work poetry (p. 17)

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Language: English
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