nature poetry – Secret Thoughts Within

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)”