CM Pickard, Poet & Writer

About the poet.

Welcome to official landing page of poet & writer CM Pickard, a self-proclaimed late bloomer based in Melbourne, Australia. Join her in embracing the beauty of late beginnings, while she weaves emotion and thought into verse.

Drawing on her unique experiences with honesty, drama and occasionally—a little bit of fun. Each piece crafted serves as a window into her worldview and our part in it.

After years of procrastination and pushing down the artist within, she finally embraced her long-buried passion for creating art. With every brushstroke, her confidence blossomed, until her creativity that had laid dormant expanded to include writing and finally poetry.

Whether delving into heavy subjects or indulging in playful whimsy, she invites you to join her on a creative journey that celebrates the freedom of expression that only poetry can provide.

Finally, her writing is a celebration of the human experience, reminding us that even in life's challenges, there’s a narrative that connects us all.

Despite the delay in her journey, she’s discovered it's never too late to explore your voice.

Short-listed in Prizes/Awards & Competitions

• “The Swan”, featured in Pineberry Literary Journal's Second Issue (or checkout all their issues here), Nov 2024

Forthcoming ...

• “Persistence” featured in Wingless Dreamer Publishing's “Hey there Delilah!” anthology, April 2024

Published Works

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• “Inventor’s Domain” featured online at The NightWriter Review, Nov 2024

• “Silent Killer," "Some Dreams Fade" and "Curiosity" forthcoming in Soul Poetry, Prose & Arts Magazine’s 2025 Spring Issue (due May 15th ,2025)

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Works Forthcoming

Short-listed

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• “ANZAC” shortlisted in The Letter Review Prize for Poetry (July-Sept 2024)

• "Fishing for Teeth" featured in The Raven Review Winter Issue, Jan 2025

Publications

• "Broken Wing," "No donations here" and "White Walls" featured online in The Write Launch, April 2025

• "Vacant Corner" forthcoming in Scribeworth Literature & Arts Magazine (due Summer 2025)

• "Bittersweet Reunion" ,"The Pulse", and "Discovering Hope" forthcoming in The Poetry Lighthouse later in 2025.

• "Bubble of Loneliness" forthcoming in Merion West in 2025 (due Sept 3rd).

• "The Father I Loved", "Canopy of Protection", "Aggression" and "Melbourne Cup" forthcoming in The River, April 2025.

Contact

Reach out to the poet for inquiries and collaborations.