kiwi's Profile
| Penname: | kiwi |
| Country: | Australia |
| Favorite book: | A Canticle for Liebowitz, Shantaram, anything by John le Carre, The Shipping News, anything by Cormac McCarthy, Dirt Music, anything by Isaac Asimov |
| Member type: | Author |
| Member Since: | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Bio: | I thought I was a writer, then I became something else, now , maybe I can be a writer again. |
User Writings
| Title/Name | Date | Ranking | Reviews | Type | |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 355 | 16 | Novel | ||
Synopsis: Phoebe lives a privileged life in a... | |||||
| May 9, 2011 | 424 | 8 | Novel | ||
Phoebe lives a privileged life in a repressed... | |||||
| Feb 17, 2009 | 957 | 10 | Poetry | ||
Love feedback. Sorry if it's blue (black?) | |||||
| Feb 16, 2009 | 1092 | 8 | Poetry | ||
Final edition - I hope you like it - your... | |||||
| Mar 5, 2009 | 904 | 9 | Poetry | ||
Short and sour | |||||
| Jul 12, 2011 | 280 | 11 | Poetry | ||
Someone said if you get stuck with your novel,... | |||||
| Feb 14, 2009 | 2176 | 6 | Poetry | ||
It needs work but I can't see it - your... | |||||
| Feb 13, 2009 | 3074 | 3 | Poetry | ||
From the reviews and comments on my poems... | |||||
| Apr 15, 2009 | 3229 | 4 | Poetry | ||
For my friends | |||||
| Mar 5, 2009 | 3119 | 3 | Poetry | ||
I'd prefer a negative review than no review.... | |||||
| Oct 31, 2009 | 2194 | 5 | Poetry | ||
If you have criticisms/suggestions I'd love to... | |||||
| Jan 26, 2009 | 2752 | 4 | Poetry | ||
Another go - I have taken on board all comments... | |||||
| Oct 10, 2011 | 1242 | 6 | Poetry | ||
While checking my poetry for some pieces for... | |||||
| Jan 29, 2010 | 1594 | 6 | Poetry | ||
If I wrote a summary it would be longer than... | |||||
| Jan 28, 2009 | 2170 | 5 | Poetry | ||
Trying for Haiku - Ii this it? | |||||
| Oct 17, 2009 | 1766 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Not sure what to ask for - say what you please. | |||||
| Dec 21, 2009 | 1380 | 7 | Poetry | ||
I'm embarrassed - Sorry everyone - tried to... | |||||
| Mar 16, 2009 | 3296 | New | Poetry | ||
The first stanza was on it's on to begin with.... | |||||
| Dec 5, 2008 | 835 | 8 | Poetry | ||
Drabble Short Story in Poetry form | |||||
| Dec 7, 2008 | 3102 | New | Poetry | ||
Just a little bit of fun - more a ditty than a... | |||||
| Dec 7, 2008 | 2996 | 3 | Poetry | ||
Does it matter what I intend? Should it not be... | |||||
| Dec 16, 2008 | 2277 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Republished - With respect to things we cling to | |||||
| Dec 12, 2008 | 3211 | 3 | Poetry | ||
A moment of respect for Jeff Buckley | |||||
| Dec 16, 2008 | 3250 | New | Poetry | ||
Say what you will: PS - I appreciate it all.. | |||||
| Dec 20, 2008 | 3098 | New | Poetry | ||
This results from my seeing a picture of the... | |||||
| Dec 22, 2008 | 2325 | 5 | Poetry | ||
On creativity | |||||
| Dec 30, 2008 | 2337 | 7 | Poetry | ||
I hesitated to submit this piece because I felt... | |||||
| Jan 28, 2009 | 2623 | 4 | Poetry | ||
I started with "Calm" and re-wrote until I had... | |||||
| Jan 16, 2009 | 3202 | 3 | Poetry | ||
In the evening calm I compose a piece. Say... | |||||
| Jan 16, 2009 | 2191 | 5 | Poetry | ||
Odin Roark - my reply - from a stranger who... | |||||
| Feb 20, 2009 | 2724 | 5 | Poetry | ||
Dedicated to my Dad and for all those who lose... | |||||
| Feb 24, 2009 | 2952 | 3 | Poetry | ||
This may need a few more words.. what do you... | |||||
| Feb 28, 2009 | 2744 | 3 | Poetry | ||
I never seem to be able to get the rhythm... | |||||
| Mar 1, 2009 | 2694 | 4 | Poetry | ||
....with respect to Bob Dylan for a few of his... | |||||
| Feb 7, 2010 | 928 | 9 | Poetry | ||
Partners.... Republished for the contest | |||||
| Mar 11, 2009 | 2762 | 3 | Poetry | ||
Political comment - feedback as you think best. | |||||
| Mar 12, 2009 | 3213 | New | Poetry | ||
The Victorian Bushfires require a poem. I hope... | |||||
| Mar 18, 2009 | 3154 | New | Poetry | ||
Never know what to say for his bit so help... | |||||
| Mar 19, 2009 | 758 | 11 | Poetry | ||
When rain falls upon a spiders web, the threads... | |||||
| Mar 24, 2009 | 3220 | 3 | Poetry | ||
I think I know whats wrong with this but your... | |||||
| Mar 27, 2009 | 2729 | 3 | Poetry | ||
After the Victorian bushfires we in Australia... | |||||
| Apr 3, 2009 | 2908 | 5 | Poetry | ||
It's about privacy. All reviews welcome. | |||||
| Aug 18, 2009 | 2512 | 5 | Poetry | ||
Please review freely... tell me if it's... | |||||
| Apr 23, 2009 | 1845 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Another go for the Poet's Piano. Still wrong,... | |||||
| Apr 19, 2009 | 2665 | 7 | Poetry | ||
This is about hope. I'm open to... | |||||
| Apr 21, 2009 | 2812 | 6 | Poetry | ||
This is for a competition - due date this... | |||||
| May 3, 2009 | 2073 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Is one's freedom anothers prison? Thoughts and... | |||||
| May 7, 2009 | 3055 | 3 | Poetry | ||
New format for me. Not contrived - came at me... | |||||
| Mar 26, 2010 | 3013 | New | Poetry | ||
Not a haiku.. I was thinking how when you guys... | |||||
| May 16, 2009 | 2175 | 7 | Poetry | ||
The after effects of a night of poor decisions... | |||||
| May 19, 2009 | 2794 | 6 | Poetry | ||
In the day's of drought......... | |||||
| May 21, 2009 | 2480 | 5 | Poetry | ||
There is no sound in silence... Exploring... | |||||
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1820 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Sometimes it's tough out there..... | |||||
| Jan 29, 2011 | 1795 | 5 | Poetry | ||
An observation and a feeling on a lovely evening. | |||||
| Jul 4, 2009 | 2056 | 5 | Poetry | ||
Now I know what a Chaiku is - this is my effort... | |||||
| Jul 12, 2009 | 2886 | 3 | Poetry | ||
A friend died. | |||||
| Jul 29, 2009 | 2743 | 3 | Poetry | ||
I appreciate any feedback | |||||
| Jul 29, 2009 | 2465 | 4 | Poetry | ||
Wasted time | |||||
| Sep 10, 2009 | 2850 | 4 | Poetry | ||
Others have done it brilliantly - written a... | |||||
| Aug 28, 2009 | 2827 | 3 | Poetry | ||
Sitting on the ferry, watching the waves go... | |||||
| Aug 28, 2009 | 2007 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Possibilites abound - | |||||
| Feb 11, 2012 | 3277 | New | Poetry | ||
Tales of the morning | |||||
| Sep 4, 2009 | 2315 | 5 | Poetry | ||
In the eye of the beholder... ...have to let... | |||||
| Sep 4, 2009 | 2017 | 6 | Poetry | ||
What I see. Feed it back. I have thick... | |||||
| Sep 11, 2009 | 2108 | 5 | Poetry | ||
From our perspective... down under | |||||
| Sep 18, 2009 | 2769 | 3 | Poetry | ||
a moment that came to me, I thought I would... | |||||
| Sep 18, 2009 | 2937 | 3 | Poetry | ||
I've tried hard. Could have submitted the long... | |||||
| Sep 24, 2009 | 3138 | New | Poetry | ||
A call and refrain from the modern world. or... | |||||
| Sep 24, 2009 | 2376 | 5 | Poetry | ||
I appreciate advice. | |||||
| Sep 29, 2009 | 1740 | 7 | Poetry | ||
This aint quite right but I'm not sure what to... | |||||
| Sep 25, 2010 | 1683 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Love! or is it just the sex thing. I posted... | |||||
| Oct 23, 2009 | 1550 | 7 | Poetry | ||
.. | |||||
| Feb 3, 2010 | 2690 | 3 | Poetry | ||
Poetry slam | |||||
| Dec 6, 2009 | 926 | 8 | Poetry | ||
You get the gist - nevertheless, I would like... | |||||
| Nov 14, 2009 | 1985 | 6 | Poetry | ||
and so we age... | |||||
| Nov 26, 2009 | 1786 | 6 | Poetry | ||
New style for me - I would appreciate feedback... | |||||
| Nov 28, 2009 | 3127 | 4 | Poetry | ||
My second poem on the sea journey of boat... | |||||
| Dec 2, 2009 | 1229 | 7 | Poetry | ||
A memory .. I do appreciate critical... | |||||
| Dec 4, 2009 | 1776 | 8 | Poetry | ||
Is it too clever for words? | |||||
| May 2, 2010 | 2225 | 5 | Poetry | ||
Too short? Updated since reviews. Sharpened -... | |||||
| Dec 15, 2009 | 3048 | 4 | Poetry | ||
I'd like to give this to my family this... | |||||
| Sep 25, 2010 | 2330 | 4 | Poetry | ||
Oh for gods sake, doesn't the poem say it.... | |||||
| Dec 31, 2009 | 883 | 8 | Poetry | ||
Trying for a Tanka | |||||
| Feb 12, 2010 | 1731 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Though I can't possibly imagine, I do. | |||||
| Feb 12, 2011 | 1914 | 5 | Poetry | ||
.. | |||||
| Mar 13, 2010 | 2813 | 3 | Poetry | ||
Your view is the only view that matters.. | |||||
| Mar 13, 2010 | 2247 | 5 | Poetry | ||
I began writing about the 500 word limit for... | |||||
| Apr 1, 2010 | 1378 | 8 | Poetry | ||
I can't hope to match Georgia's midnight train... | |||||
| Apr 5, 2010 | 2458 | 6 | Poetry | ||
The longest poem I've ever written! Could be a... | |||||
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1581 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Flo, you asked for a poem and this one came... | |||||
| Apr 18, 2010 | 2184 | 6 | Poetry | ||
sometimes I prefer a space to a comma. Take... | |||||
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2561 | 4 | Poetry | ||
Tell me what you think. The tags are the... | |||||
| Apr 30, 2010 | 2426 | 4 | Poetry | ||
Tears falling | |||||
| Jun 2, 2010 | 2556 | 4 | Poetry | ||
This is a thought I wrote a while ago. I... | |||||
| Jun 7, 2010 | 1679 | 6 | Poetry | ||
I hope you enjoy the poem. I don't mind at all... | |||||
| Jun 7, 2010 | 1099 | 8 | Poetry | ||
This one is for you. And up to you. | |||||
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1710 | 6 | Poetry | ||
I'll let this speak for itself. | |||||
| Jul 10, 2010 | 1372 | 7 | Poetry | ||
It's pretty bad and I only submited it because... | |||||
| Jul 20, 2010 | 2946 | 3 | Poetry | ||
I could write and rewrite for the rest of my... | |||||
| Jul 23, 2010 | 2401 | 4 | Poetry | ||
I've tried to make this longer but I can't go... | |||||
| Jul 23, 2010 | 1233 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Love and all that nonsense - used the S word.... | |||||
| Sep 18, 2010 | 2745 | 3 | Poetry | ||
I hope you find something in my poem to relate... | |||||
| Oct 8, 2010 | 1010 | 7 | Poetry | ||
A contemplation. | |||||
| Oct 14, 2010 | 1628 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Protection and inconsequence. Some things are... | |||||
| Dec 13, 2010 | 1596 | 6 | Poetry | ||
a comment | |||||
| Jan 4, 2011 | 531 | 9 | Poetry | ||
My first poem of the new year. Any feedback... | |||||
| Jan 14, 2011 | 1193 | 6 | Poetry | ||
What makes me consider a poem finished after... | |||||
| Mar 11, 2011 | 2496 | 4 | Poetry | ||
Sorry about the line spacing. I can't seem to... | |||||
| Nov 1, 2011 | 890 | 7 | Poetry | ||
a little bit of summer love, I think. (from... | |||||
| May 27, 2011 | 2122 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Sorta - You'll hate it. Well then you should.... | |||||
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1757 | 6 | Poetry | ||
I hope you enjoy this as is but i have... | |||||
| Jun 8, 2011 | 2159 | 5 | Poetry | ||
Paris - what more need I say. | |||||
| Jun 17, 2011 | 863 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Life love and all that stuff- online... | |||||
| Oct 1, 2011 | 1558 | 5 | Poetry | ||
A comment about the now. | |||||
| Jan 26, 2012 | 1720 | 5 | Poetry | ||
Tragedy affects us all, some more than others.... | |||||
| Nov 27, 2008 | 1090 | 7 | Short Story | ||
Summary: Woman involved in car accident - any... | |||||
| Jan 28, 2009 | 1529 | 6 | Short Story | ||
Selected excerpts from the electronic... | |||||
| Jan 8, 2009 | 1976 | 5 | Short Story | ||
Sorry - no optimism here. TOUGH-drabble... | |||||
| Jun 29, 2009 | 1819 | 7 | Short Story | ||
Any advice relished. Trying out for the Mezzo... | |||||
| Jan 22, 2009 | 1110 | 7 | Short Story | ||
Here's my take. I hope it doesn't come across... | |||||
| Feb 28, 2009 | 1451 | 5 | Short Story | ||
Story of family and loss and hope. All... | |||||
| Aug 5, 2009 | 1966 | 4 | Short Story | ||
A thought on writing - just a thought.. | |||||
| Mar 21, 2010 | 504 | 12 | Short Story | ||
Written when I joined the site, for the... | |||||
