Monthly Archives: October 2005

Nudging Us Home

Posted on October 29, 2005 by

Small steps climb high mountains. Eyebrows speak softly to storms 20 June 2002 (“What a poem leaves behind”, after William Stafford)

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Big Kauri

Posted on October 29, 2005 by

Twice I’d set out and turned back, afraid. I wanted to visit this god of the land. Town-bred timidity kept me on well-worn paths, but the third time I knew. I had to go on. Fascination drew me. Twisting and … Continue reading →

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Friday 28 October 2005

Posted on October 28, 2005 by

Well, I’ve been in retreat (oh, all right, ill) in the Garret hermitage for days now. Not quite retreat, because of welcome visitors to bring supplies and drink tea but lots of contemplation of the rooftop which I can see … Continue reading →

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Beginnings

Posted on October 28, 2005 by

Nothing from the old – Is that what I’m to learn? That the old pages must be burned and I must step out new onto these harsh white spaces held only by the thin grey feint? Not held. But swinging … Continue reading →

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