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T. M. Collins T. M. Collins i(A6250 works by) (a.k.a. Timothy Maurice Collins; Tim Collins)
Also writes as: Mit Snilloc
Born: Established: 1957 Brisbane, Queensland, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon The Cold Stones of Feeling T. M. Collins , Port Adelaide : Ginninderra Press , 2020 20326686 2020 selected work poetry '‘Tim Collins knows the Big Machine of Nature, right down to its ducts and grommets, and he can render that in precise language. He also knows a great deal about its cost, its pathos and its terror.’ – Les A .Murray
'‘His poetry ranges widely in its both personal and socio-political concerns.’ – Bruce Dawe
‘Tim Collins has a peculiar sense of timelessness in his poems, particularly the imagist, descriptive ones, as the poet holds and weighs the moment, balances the possibilities before setting it to paper thus transforming it.’ – John Foulcher
'‘His work has clarity and insight, demonstrates a skilful turn of phrase and covers considerable ground with swiftness and precision. It is poetry which values analysis but which is also animated by strong currents of feeling and conviction.’ – Paul Hetherington
'‘He invites the reader to that place, where the unconscious self is gently awakened. There is a deeply felt empathy in his work. Poems pulse in spiritual resonance, vivid imagery, strong integrity and dignity, they also reveal the quiet contentment of solitude.’ – Denise Jordan
'‘In Collins’s poetry we are admitted to the writer at his most personal. The narrative is reined in, the descriptive power honed to a fine edge, we are granted access to a private meditation and observation. The work of Ted Hughes comes often to mind.’ – A.E. Rawlinson' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Crooked Floor T. M. Collins , Elsternwick : Ilura Press , 2009 20986594 2009 selected work poetry

'Sensual. Wince-worthy. Haunting. Teasing. The Crooked Floor journeys through the fragile terrain of human emotions and relationships, toying with the often inseparable complexities of devotion and obsession. Is time the ultimate enemy? This is but an inkling of what's in-store for the reader in T M Collins' poetry collection. Collins' appeal transcends age, gender and geographic divide. His words have the ability to possess, bewitch and transport the reader to another realm inspired by the minor characters and simple, almost trifling moments that backdrop Australian society. This poignant collection features poems that have received more than 20 individual awards including the WB Yeats Poetry Prize (Highly Commended) and the CJ Dennis Literary Award (Highly Commended).'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 Jeremiad i "Night-time and the city streets are a test pattern nothingness, endlessly darkness", T. M. Collins , 2007 single work poetry
— Appears in: LiNQ , November-December no. 34 2007; (p. 68-73)
1 Sailing Away i "Asleep in each other's arms, then", T. M. Collins , 2007 single work poetry
— Appears in: Studio : A Journal of Christians Writing , no. 105 2007; (p. 19)
1 1 y separately published work icon Until a Shrimp Learns to Whistle T. M. Collins , Charnwood : Ginninderra Press , 2007 Z1384225 2007 single work novel
1 Steam Train i "On its round seats of metal the beast", T. M. Collins , 2006 single work poetry
— Appears in: Mattoid , no. 55 2006; (p. 101)
1 Three Photographs Never Taken i "His face was daylight robbery", T. M. Collins , 2006 single work poetry
— Appears in: Wet Ink , Summer no. 5 2006; (p. 25)
1 The Crooked Floor i "The floor's crooked he'd say,", T. M. Collins , 2006 single work poetry
— Appears in: Etchings , no. 1 2006; (p. 13)
1 White Hat i "As I'm washing up and noticing", T. M. Collins , 2006 single work poetry
— Appears in: Etchings , no. 1 2006; (p. 11-12)
1 y separately published work icon Along the Lip's Edge T. M. Collins , Teneriffe : Post Pressed , 2006 Z1340629 2006 selected work poetry
1 Walking a Crop Circle i "Knowing how you love maps, I thought you'd be interested to", T. M. Collins , 2006 single work poetry
— Appears in: Idiom 23 , November vol. 18 no. 2006; (p. 78-79)
1 Fremantle i "White washed buildings not that high", T. M. Collins , 2006 single work poetry
— Appears in: The West Australian , 8 April 2006; (p. 7)
1 Reviews T. M. Collins , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: Studio : A Journal of Christians Writing , Autumn no. 98 2005; (p. 36)
— Review of Portrait in Skin Kevin Brophy , 2002 selected work poetry
1 It's Just a Photograph i "It's just a photograph of the woman I love.", T. M. Collins , 2005 single work poetry
— Appears in: Blast , March no. 1 (New series) 2005; (p. 43)
1 Shipping Containers i "If I could put all my life's detritus", T. M. Collins , 2005 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 4 June 2005; (p. 18)
1 Camping i "The tent", T. M. Collins , 2005 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 15-16 January 2005; (p. 8)
1 From the Plane Window i "Buildings like scatters of tin foil,", T. M. Collins , 2004 single work poetry
— Appears in: LiNQ , October vol. 31 no. 2 2004; (p. 48)
1 Untitled T. M. Collins , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: Studio : A Journal of Christians Writing , Spring no. 96 2004; (p. 36)
— Review of Timedancing Jan Owen , 2002 selected work poetry
1 Untitled T. M. Collins , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: Studio : A Journal of Christians Writing , Spring no. 96 2004; (p. 35-36)
— Review of Darker and Lighter Geoff Page , 2001 selected work poetry
1 Untitled T. M. Collins , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: Studio : A Journal of Christians Writing , Spring no. 96 2004; (p. 34-35)
— Review of Blue Dog : Australian Poetry vol. 1 no. 1 2002 periodical issue
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