Running through the dunes

Took a run upon our track 

To the great Southern Ocean 

Then right back 

The sand was firm 

From last night’s rain

My eyes watering from the gusty winds 

The salty spray such pleasure did bring

Ah these feelings of exhilarence 

To be out here in the elements 

Oh what joy to feel alive in this 

So much so that my heart sings 

My lungs did burn; my heart did pound

As my strong legs covered the hilly ground 

Afterwards my pleasure soared 

Those endorphins round my brain they roared 

Ah there’s nothing like good exercise 

Here in the southern sand dunes 

Surrounded by these stormy skies 

An arty farty display

A tree branch fell down last week 

Te council car and chopped it up

Instead of wasting the tree logs 

We carried them to the back yard 

Added a few plants from the verandah 

My collection of sea shells and pebbles too

And made an arty farty display…

September 2024

Cameo

A drop of moisture within a flower stem

Pollen grains both white and orange; then

A cameo face I espy within

A Grecian beauty, perhaps a grin 

All these I see growing from a grassy stem 

September 2024

A gift of Coorong mullet

Our dear neighbour crossed the street 

Bringing a gift of Coorong mullet for us to eat 

A simple meal it was to create 

A couple of eggs, a little flour, paprika, pepper added to taste…

A few minutes in the electric frying pan

A few lettuce leaves, lemon juice, vinegar 

Coleslaw was store bought yesterday 

A delicious meal on a beautiful Sabbath day

Thanked the Lord for bringing me my first 

Taste of Coorong Mullet; ever in my life… 

Thank You to 95 year old neighbour Lloyd 

Brass in pocket

I won an album at the Loxton Disco many, many years ago. The DJ was giving away prizes of albums during the evening and at the end I went up to say “Thank you” for the great music. He thought I only wanted something from him. I got angry and said “I was coming over to thank you for the great music!” And walked away. He then gave me his last LP which was the Ripper Album from that year…

I had asked him to play “Brass in pocket” by the Pretenders earlier in the evening. It was only the B side of the record and he wasn’t sure if it was a good song. He played it for me and I was grateful! What a wonderful memory all these years later…that was back in the 1970’s…

Peace Within

Sipping my green tea

Allowing healing within me

Breathing in fresh air

A little sunshine too…

My pigeons feeding 

This pair; breeding 

She’s being demanding 

Even commanding; him…

I know they’re nesting 

A pair of eggs at best 

That’s why she’s testy 

He has to wait; his test…

My pain has eased 

Bruising; a little remains

Scar tissue; I am pleased

Time is moving on again…

30th May 2024

Bully and his wife had 2 babies

Missy and her nest mate 

Bully was eaten by a cat 

Missy now rules the roost 

Shark warning

I saw a shark the other day 

As we were driving past 

Thought it was a surfer

But a second look confirmed 

It was a large black shape 

Very close to shore 

Aldinga beach goers beware 

Those nasty big brutes 

Are out there…

Though I didn’t get a photo 

That shape will never leave my brain 

A large fin protruding 

Larger dark shape below

Thought I’d better warn you 

In case you wanted to know…

Wednesday 6th November 2024

Blackberries

Blackberries…

I love your tangy taste

You were so delicious 

I couldn’t help but

Eat you all; in haste

Juicy, sweet and tart 

I enjoyed this little snack 

In this little “thank you” pack 

Given as a gift…

They couldn’t really last 

I’ve been craving you 

Since my birthday last 

March in 2023… it’s 2024

Now my desire’s been met

For now…

13th October 2024