nature poetry – Secret Thoughts Within

Leaves (with audio)

The weather is grey as if it can sense my thoughts about you During a solitary walk I whisper your name to the trees – each syllable holding a tapestry of memories In my ashen mood I take refuge under the hemisphere of an evergreen I sigh into the leaves hoping they’ll send messages on the wind I miss youContinue reading “Leaves (with audio)”

Her Blush

The following micro-poem was inspired by CJ’s photo series below: He captured the brilliant shades in her blush not letting one go unnoticed He respected her ever changing spirit wanting all the world to marvel at her beauty

Verve

From the illusion of death to the explosion of new life spring months breathe hope back into the world The people unfurl their hearts and look towards the sun as spirits sprout with fresh faith All nature sings out in renewed colour and verve heralding brighter days ahead

Dreamless

I had a date with the moon tonight We talked of our lives – the things we’d witnessed hopes we carried and the souls we loved We spoke of you but she did have a clue of how you were She said you don’t look up any more –you’d given up dreaming

Lemon Trees and Marigolds

Lemon trees and marigolds Browning grass beneath my toes Crayfish in the backyard creek Soaking shoes and muddy cheek Kicking legs on rusting swing Listening to nature sing Cubbies built on vacant land Fortress in earth’s wonderland Drawing on the paperbark Fleeing home before it’s dark Humid nights in hot lounge room Lightning strikes and thunder booms Memories from days ofContinue reading “Lemon Trees and Marigolds”

I Heard A Sound

I heard a sound and it reminded me of all the beautiful things in the world in my life Splendour all round – from the tiny forgotten flowers to the giant gumtree dancing with the breeze I am in awe Grandeur all around – in my ears in the airin my heart I heard a sound and my heart lifted I took a look around andContinue reading “I Heard A Sound”

Rivulet Reverence (collab with audio)

By Tom Alexander and Bree Leto Rivulets of rain rattle roughshod across the rising valley picking up the pace pursuing the pulse Following, I’m following from here to the heart of everything I’m glowing golden to glean your great wisdoms They’re fighting to be freed ferocious in your fevered flow I marvel at the way youContinue reading “Rivulet Reverence (collab with audio)”