From that which lies about us we construct plausible solutions; scenarios that help explain what life, by chance, has plucked as this day’s harvest of ripe curios: people, events, time and place alongside those artefacts, […]
Category: Nature
Selfless in Sacrifice
We do not know this young Australian’s name. We do not know his age or circumstance. He lived not for glory, died not for fame. Selfless in sacrifice, we owe him thanks. He’s just one […]
Refletions in Silicate
Both sides of me – glass. Across the street – glass. A township’s reflection in silicate. I watch a car, I see it three times pass. Gleditsia – a sunburst in triplicate. Waitress serves coffee, […]
Scenery at large
The scenery at large is much the same. Division of the canvas is at scale. My chair’s vista, its aspect, holds its frame. Too much of the same; how soon the fresh goes stale. And […]
Break of Day
This new morning plays a still symphony. A soft blue haze gives the sun its fresh start. ‘Kookaburra sings in the old gum tree’ Birds of the woodwind harmonise in part. Sounds of colour, yellow-tipped […]
Five Starlings
A cool morning breeze, whispers crisp and sharp. Dappled shadows scattered in commotion. Rustling leaves give voice to a scratching harp. Splash of mauve begins the day’s devotion. Mottled yellow, wattled gold, rusted bark. The […]
One More Sonnet 