Journey of Words

Tag: Australia

  • on Terra Australis Incognita

    against goldleaf dawnoutline of eucalyptusfar from cleansing fireoh eucalyptus treehard, tall, standing proudsubtle mnemoniccriminals in boatsunwanted, unloved, orphansEngland’s castawaysLutruwita bleachedAboriginal nationsmurdered, chained, leashed, fencedyour tree transporteddecorates English gardenstear-soaked canopy ~n.b. The profile of the eucalyptus tree crown (seen here in England), is distinctive, its roots unforgettable. CLP 09/02/2026 →

  • Blue Mountain Bells

    Have you heard the bell bird sing?It fills the forest with its ringWhere the lyre bird scrapes and bowsThe bell bird’s chiming fills the airMaking music for courting pairs~n.b. If you look closely, you can see a male lyre bird, with its long tail feathers bowed, in the centre of this picture, from my only →

  • on heat

    wonder at mankindtrains to Paris underseapylons lift cables systems of powerconnect us to each otherbind us to our fate ~ n.b. Standing here overlooking Rainham Marshes, watching another bloody sunset, you can hear the electricity cables crackle as they carry charge towards the City of London. If you listen really carefully, you can hear the →

  • on light

    precious metaltake me to bathe in sunshineswim in heaven’s blue n.b. This is not Australia, a land of beautiful light; this is England, where such brilliance is a gift. ~ CLP 09/01/2022 →

  • L3 (Day 37): Thorpe St. Andrew

    Another day when temperatures have not climbed much above zero centigrade. Bearable for a short cycle ride until turning into the easterly wind bowling in off the North Sea. Surprisingly chilly and not a day for diving in the River Yare like this Canada Goose did when I walked by. New infections have started to →

  • On Playing vi

    Fast delivery dug in short and cutting back kisses collar bone ~ n.b. All due respect to the Indian men’s cricket team in getting the runs required to beat Australia on the last day of the last test match of the series. What a feat of resilience, skill, bravery and team work! The Australian radio →

  • In Australia (Update – Sept 2020)

    n.b. Three of the most senior RTZ managers have resigned following protests about the destruction of the 46,000 year old sacred site at Juukan Gorge, in Pilbara, Australia). The executives retain their rights to any outstanding remuneration due under the terms of their employment contracts. ~ White out continues RTZ apology Not due anytime . →

  • Revealing

    In 1787 eleven ships Set sail from Spithead To New South Wales On board people Sentenced to Penal Servitude For their crimes ” – the birth of modern Australia” It’s only half the story . In 1987 was there a pause, your Majesty To consider the impending fate Of those indigenous people Who did not →