Image copyright to Mirko Frank http://www.kunstnet.de Tiny the Cow – Poem We had just moved in from a rural farm to a place on the edge of town With our trucks and tractor, farmland stuff, and a cow of some renown Our spacious yard was the take off point, for my Father’s latest fad, For timber hauled from government stands gave cash that made … Continue reading Tiny the Cow

Stealthily advances down the path Blending into garden shadows dim, Tensing in the wild storm aftermath Dodging brush and broken fallen limb Movement in the garden flower bed, Could it be a morsel for its lunch? Or the movement of the wind instead; Pauses on the impulse of a hunch Quivering in the shadows of a palm Tiny mouse observes the hunting cat, Magpie passing … Continue reading The Hunter

Brilliant sunshine hint of rain Tells me that it’s spring again, Opening flowers, budding tree Children’s voices raised in glee Hunting feline, warbling bird, Everywhere there’s singing heard, Early joggers streaming by Breeze producing lazy sigh Wake from sleeping, look outside Flocks of birds through heaven glide, Night shift workers heading home Bees among the flowers roam Deeply breathing morning air Taking seat in garden … Continue reading Springtime – Poem

From the crest of a mountain beneath me A beautiful vista I see, Whichever direction I’m looking Whether rainforest, farmland or sea. There’s a feeling of anticipation, There’s a gladness that nourishes soul, And that feeling defies explanation But you sense that you’re a part of a whole. Down there in a vale less appealing There are people who never climb up, So they never … Continue reading Climbing the Mountain – Poem