Ross Clark

Ross Clark (born 30 August 1953) is an Australian poet. His poems often use strongly physical imagery and he is a strong exponent of haiku poetry.

Life Born in Toowoomba, as well as performing as a musician.

Critical recognition In 1990, Clark was an inaugural member of the Queensland Writers Train; in 2003 he was recipient of the Centenary of Federation Medal, otherwise known as the Centenary Medal, for "contribution to poetry"; in 2004 he was recipient of the Queensland Writers' Centre Johnno Award, "for outstanding contribution to Queensland writers and writing"; and in 2008 he was recipient of the Australian Book Review Poetry Prize.

Works 1982. Chameleon: Triprych 1-33. Brisbane: Queensland Community Press 1986. With Fires on Every Horizon. Kelvin Grove: Brisbane College of Advanced Education. 1997. Wishbones & windfalls. Flaxton: Post Pressed. 2001. Remix: Poems Ancient and Modern. Flaxton: Post Pressed, 2007. Salt Flung into the Sky. Charnwood: Ginninderra Press.