Sunday, February 19, 2012

evening

the crows are silent,
no more creaking door voices, to and fro.
a storm of galahs bursts into silhouette and sound
in front of the blushing sunset.
a sudden interruption
to the orchestra of crickets.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012

house

pegged clothes breathe back and forth,
snowy feathers shifting on a restless bird.
running water answered by the creak and groan
of the washing machine: the regular machinery
of contentment.

inspired by morning porch

silk

a natural fabric, this weave has irregularities,
slubs and twists in the warp and weft.
all contribute to its beauty and character.

inspired by magpie tales

Thursday, February 09, 2012

listen

inspired by the morning porch

flat white coffee, sugar.
slow drip of the tap, and the clock
patting uniform slices of time into place.
parrots banter back and forth, a measure
each of contention and celebration.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

pieces

restless neighbours, restless dogs, restless night.
rooster cracks the edge of a new day. a pillow is no defence.

a black bird in a white gown,
long curved beak mining cracks in the sunburnt clay.

two avocado seedlings consider their prospects
from flower pots, newly transplanted.

Sunday, February 05, 2012

rain

inspired by morning porch

Rain. Dense torrents and sudden intermissions. Wind rallies leaves and branches. Sleeping dogs—no scary thunder. A cool day dressed in wool.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

soft

inspired by morning porch

white butterflies chase between the flowers. sunlight glows, gentle and warming. a spring day misplaced. the abundant green of plants feels like a benediction. parrots confer, magpies croon, honeyeaters skip between the branches. miraculous life.