Autumn’s Melancholy

there’s a melancholy that descendswhen the weather changes like thisor perhaps it’s simply who I am now i’m descending into grey the days slide byone blurring into the other and I see myself in the hallway mirrorracing from one thing to the nextbut the light is fading outside the light is fading inside Some impromptu poetry.Sorry,Continue reading “Autumn’s Melancholy”

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)”

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)”