RoosA Poem by thomas connellyHave not contributed in a while here, but now am able to get back into it... this is about a kangaroo cull a while back
The closure of the naval
Communication centre All cordoned off After last years cull (400 killed) The new developments around This end of town. Even so gray roos Now mob the covert. A flat thumping sound. Extravagantly exuberate growth Phalanx of grassy hedgehog Flower dactyl spears Haphazard racing embrace The sun. Rays fall through Afternoon oblique curtains Angles drop indirect light Formless the wall Over her bed. Above her head. Acrobatic bull fighters On the delta wall. Detritus of last Months heavy rains Dirt pacted path Of years of home From work walks. Snapping wing sound grass Hoppers taking flight Far off the prop thin Sound of a slate sky Obscured plane The wind rattles the dry Leaves imitating The watery flowing. Green drought Just dig Your hands A little bit Dry as... © 2010 thomas connelly |
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Added on June 23, 2010 Last Updated on June 23, 2010 Authorthomas connellyMidway Point, Tasmania, AustraliaAboutLiving in Midway Point Tasmania Coordinates: 42°48™12″S 147°31™57″E with family and now have a small used book store. In writing I think that it is not the.. more..Writing
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