John Mikkelsen
Profile
John Mikkelsen is a semi-retired journalist who does freelance work and writes a weekly newspaper column. He enjoys other forms of creative writing, art and photography.
His paintings mainly cover nature subjects, particularly marine and bird live, which abound near his seaside home in Central Queensland.
Some of his short stories can be found on the writers’ website, www.Helium.com
John and his wife Cathy have three grown sons and five grandchildren who share their love of animals and nature.
Groups
John Mikkelsen is a member of ! Creative Writing & Poetry ! and Beach Art.
Art
Writing
Mother's Love
The young male bird had one wing hanging low on its side and it was obvious it couldn’t fly so I wrapped a towel round my hand…
Lest We Forget
....It was almost Anzac Day again and the constant hurting became almost unbearable at this time of year. Ted sipped the rum and stared at the television screen, totally oblivious…
The Fog
A woman at home waited, / Cursing her fright, / Her husband out fishing / The dark seas that night. / The sea’s in their blood …
The Sea Eagle
...Effortless flight, no sound / To warn the dune dwellers / Of approaching danger. / A grey shadow slides / Over undulating sand. / Too late to run …
Woven by Night
When the night is still, / And the sound of waves / On the shore brings peace, / A new world awaits me, / Where time has no borders, / Death has no sting, / .....
