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Kerry Hammerton

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Wilderness Walk at Towerland, Langeberg Mountains

Posted on 21st Nov 202121st Nov 2021 by Kerry

It is this again, legs and body screaming ready to give up because it too hard and my belly feels… Read more Wilderness Walk at Towerland, Langeberg Mountains

Why teaching creative writing matters – J.S. Watts

Posted on 1st Mar 20191st Apr 2022 by Kerry

Why is it important to teach creative writing? I’m not totally convinced you can teach it. You can teach processes,… Read more Why teaching creative writing matters – J.S. Watts

Why teaching creative writing matters – Melanie Faith

Posted on 27th Jan 20191st Dec 2019 by Kerry

Why is it important to teach creative writing? Creative writing, like many art forms, benefits from community. Teaching creative writing… Read more Why teaching creative writing matters – Melanie Faith

Why teaching creative writing matters – Sharon Black

Posted on 2nd Dec 20181st Dec 2019 by Kerry

I was privileged this year to teach/facilitate creative writing for young and older adults. I put together a ‘What is… Read more Why teaching creative writing matters – Sharon Black

How (I think) I became a Poet by Annette Snyckers

Posted on 9th Mar 201620th Nov 2016 by Kerry

All children are poets at heart. Some are lucky, like me, and grow up close to nature. They carry with… Read more How (I think) I became a Poet by Annette Snyckers

Week 11: Poems I like

Posted on 24th Aug 20153rd Aug 2016 by Kerry

I don’t know much about Dorothy Parker’s poetry – I only know  her essays (and her wit)- but her Wikipedia… Read more Week 11: Poems I like

Week Ten: Poems I like

Posted on 18th Aug 20154th Dec 2016 by Kerry

I like poems that are short, that are quick to delivery their message/insight. The poem this week is not a… Read more Week Ten: Poems I like

Week Nine: Poems I like

Posted on 13th Aug 20154th Dec 2016 by Kerry

I learnt a new poetry word this week: anaphora. Anaphora is the ‘repetition of a word or words at the… Read more Week Nine: Poems I like

Week Eight: Poems I Like

Posted on 7th Aug 2015 by Kerry

Karen Solie’s poetry is gritty and written with a directness and a clear eye on human life and failings. Her… Read more Week Eight: Poems I Like

Week Seven: Poems I Like

Posted on 4th Aug 2015 by Kerry

Sometimes it is difficult to put into words why I like a poem. This is one of those poems. Its… Read more Week Seven: Poems I Like

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