I live in Western Sydney. I have been a pastor for many years, and a composer. As a poet, I aim to say something in a few, measured words, welcoming light when it comes. I write mainly sonnets, haiku and abecedaria “alphabet acrostics.” Two series of early poems are included. For my compositions see: https://soundcloud.com/john-carroll-581706169. My Facebook page: John Carroll, Music and Poetry (@JohnCarrollPoietes).

The title painting is by my father, Barry Carroll: Morton National Park, NSW.