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A portmanteau. A treasure trove. A time capsule. A poetry book. A diary. A photo album. Memories. Dreams. Wishes. Hopes. An open letter to an unsuspecting public. An intimate confession to close friends. A declaration of intent. A whisper of love. A personal record. An experiment in introspection. A performance space. A political rant. A wild yawp. Why do any of us publish our words and images online? Come, dream with me.

And they lived happily ever after…

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Christina. She was as smart as she was brave and as brave as she was beautiful and she was very, very beautiful. She had long golden hair and she always wore green. She kept one plait in her hair as long as she could and...

Infant zork

You are lying on your back in a large lounge room. There is one exit to the south-west. There is a brightly coloured play gym on the floor, shaped like a butterfly. > lick the play gym The play gym tastes blue. There is a rattle under the play gym. > pick up the...

5am feed

Your hold on the earth is so much less tenuous now I have sustained you with my body amazing thought your mouth to my breast eyes locked with mine filled with trust tiny hands tracing ancient angelic sigils on my skin your voice has changed from the frail bird-like...

When I wish upon a star

Wishlist for me... pretty things more oriental/middle eastern hanging things bubble bath, bath oils fancy food things (gluten-free, dairy-free) earrings -- amber or amethyst necklace -- amber or garnet bracelets -- amber books Movida Rustica poetry (Lorca, Neruda)...

A gift-guide for Harper

We are planning on making birthdays and end-of-year about experiences more than about things, but we know that people will want to buy Harper presents. I figure I ought to have one spot to point people for things we're after or at least brands that we think are...

Phoenix Emberstone

Phoenix Emberstone

passionate political poet

These are poems and meanderings that made their way to the page. I’d love to hear what you think of them. Want to get in touch? Drop me a line!

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I am also known as Ro Bersten, a communications specialist with more than 20 years’ experience. See my CV and professional projects.