# Roundup: Poetry, Sydney Alliance and growing a better future

> Kevin Hart, an internationally recognised philosopher, theologian and literary critic, has been described as the “most outstanding Australian poet of his generation”. Why does he address God as “Dark One”?

7 June 2011 · News

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## [The poetry and prayers of Kevin Hart](https://www.abc.net.au/rn/encounter/stories/2011/3231690.htm)

Kevin Hart, an internationally recognised philosopher, theologian and literary critic, has been described as the “most outstanding Australian poet of his generation”. Why does he address God as “Dark One”?

## [Sydney Alliance launches ‘Friends’ membership](https://www.sydneyalliance.org.au/news/2011/06/06/friends-of-the-sydney-alliance-launched-with-lord-mayor-clover-moore/)

On the evening of May 24, the Sydney Alliance launched a new level of membership, the “Friends of the Sydney Alliance”.

## [Oxfam and churches call for global food system reforms](https://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/14888)

Decades of progress against hunger are being reversed by a broken food system and environmental crises, accord to Oxfam’s report, “Growing a Better Future.”