Comments for Poetry Archive of New Zealand Aotearoa

Comment on Dunedin poet Larry Matthews dies by Bebe

Bebe — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:44:18 +0000

I just feel the need to write something.I knew Larry for most of my life.He always made me happy when I saw him. He always had a new trick to show me,a new game to play. We had this drawing game: I would draw a head and feet then he’d cover them up and draw the body and we would make Ballet dancing girraffes and cat clowns. He always made my brother and I smile and we always had a hug for him. I loved Larrry.

Comment on Historic rugby poems found for Rugby World Cup 2011 by dave

dave — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:05:38 +0000

Where’s this one from good people – RUGBY -These are the faces that fill your all night dream; These are the faces that spurred you as a team. These are the moments that raised you from the dead, These are the feelings when your hand is full of bread. No resting on your morrows, With anger shown around, New mountains to be conquered, New energies to be found. In Wales we dance for poets, When words and movements meet, And revel in the magic of mermen weaving feet….

Comment on Dunedin poet Larry Matthews dies by Maria

Maria — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:52:56 +0000

I was hosted by Larry on Feb 27 2011 and it was simply magical to know him. He was kind, generous, sensitive and I loved every minute in his company. In my reference I left on CouchSurfing I wrote:
“Larry was a wonderful person and host who deligted me with his piano performance and his candid, warm and funny stories. To add to it all he mesmerized me with great magic and lovely cooking. I left his place sad and hoping that my newly made friendship will continue forever. Thank you dear Larry for being you! Hope to see you soon on Skype ”
I am devastated for losing Larry. I miss him.

Comment on Dunedin poet Larry Matthews dies by sandy ross

sandy ross — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:16:02 +0000

I meet Larry on the Trademe web site a few years ago. He said he was becoming a NZ citizen and I helped his find a shirt for his big day. In return he made my daughter the most beautiful hand made book, which she still has and loves. A wonderful wonderful man. I am sorry for your loss Bonnie.

Comment on American-born NZ busker and poet John Adams (aka Kenny) dies by Marion Montreal

Marion Montreal — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:21:27 +0000

Thank you for your dignified and well-researched tribute to John. Like the poem above, his focus was on giving, but passing on the credit. Regardless of Wellington’s weather, he saw his mission as giving his best to the young people of Courtenay Place, encouraging or warning, inspiring and bringing joy to them. Many laughed with him, some laughed at him, but he could readily laugh at himself.
How many poets take the risk of nightly eye contact with those they write for?
Not being able to afford specialist help, he continued to give himself for the youngsters he saw as our future, until his cup was empty.
Your tribute was hard-earned. Thank you.
MM

Comment on Dunedin poet Larry Matthews dies by bonnie matthews

bonnie matthews — Tue, 31 May 2011 04:44:56 +0000

thank you for posting such a kind note about larry (he was my brother..a true kindred spirit to be sure. I’d like to try and make it back to the event in July. please email me at bonnie.matthews2@verizon.net thank you! – Bonnie

Comment on Poetry Archive depositor Harvey McQueen dies by Michael O'Leary

Michael O'Leary — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:36:32 +0000

ESAW joins with the Poetry Archive in sending our condolences to Anne and the rest of Harvey’s whanau, kia kaha, kia toa, kia manawanui

Comment on The Poetry Archive of New Zealand Aotearoa is launched by Alistair Paterson

Alistair Paterson — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:47:00 +0000

The Poetry Archive is a marvellous concept and achievement – long needed and at last here. My congratulations to all and to Nelson Wattie for his perspicacious analysis of the significance of poetry and of the failure of The Culture capitalists and controllers to either recognise the importance of poetry or the width of its extant in the community.

Comment on Issue one of Poetry Notes available now by Michael O'Leary

Michael O'Leary — Mon, 24 May 2010 07:34:48 +0000

Kapai te mahi