Poem Category: Australian

in stars
two fireflies here, no there
over the pond

snake
her shed skin
rolls slowly in the wind

summer roasts on–
longing
a minute of rain

cave mouth–
an eagle cries in
the lift from mountains

first summer storm
so affirming
I merely stroll home

turning
the boat-house key
on a wet weekend

on the wettest weekend
magpies full of songs
to wake ne

mum next serves
plates full of
apple pie on cream

lazy midday
all the river is
rests on its shadows

dance class tonight
my thoughts all month
of more under-arm spray