17.10.17

maldon... (the homecoming)





I.
Up wallaby tracks
On hillsides of granite tors
Welcomed by rice flowers





II.
I ascend hillsides
Tripping over my own ghost 
Calling long dead dogs 





III.
The caladenia 
That unfurls each delicate 
blue finger; waving





IV.
Across open plains from
lichen covered stone, I look
to Mount Kooyoora 





V.
The casuarina 
On mountain-side, have gathered
Whispering observations






VI.
A long forgotten 
familiar tongue, all but me
Are in their place






VII.
Bright Inflorescence
The acacias dance warms
The cool breeze at dusk 






VIII.
My children are here 
Unfolding their love into
This expanse... open






IX.
Their eyes bright and keen
Embracing, laughing and free
Our homes are many