Gan Do : Writing

The Poet Lorikeet

The Poet Lorikeet

A Poem by Gan Do


Written after a reading by Australia's Poet Laureate Les Murray when given an honorary doctorate at Sydney University . Rubbish.
AN ODE TO A MACBETHIAN SAUSAGE

AN ODE TO A MACBETHIAN SAUSAGE

A Poem by Gan Do


In Australia the humble sausage is known by many names from 'mystery bags' and worse to just the plain old 'snag'.
GIDEON

GIDEON

A Story by Gan Do


An adventure in a journey from one state of reality to another.
The Sea Ceaseth

The Sea Ceaseth

A Poem by Gan Do


I now live in the country and paddle my surf ski in an inland river and dream of surf from another time 🐳
THE LOLLIPOP MAN

THE LOLLIPOP MAN

A Poem by Gan Do


RMS is the Roads & Maritime Service that builds and maintains roads in New south Wales. Notoriously incompetent.
O'Donnell's Law

O'Donnell's Law

A Poem by Gan Do


An overzealous Law teacher enamoured with Latin.
The Night Jack Kelly Drowned

The Night Jack Kelly Drowned

A Poem by Gan Do


I wrote this poem on the back of beer coasters (my normal method) one boozy afternoon at the Wollombi Tavern whilst a mate of mine accompanied himself..