licking her blue lips
contented gorgeous feline
her kittens safe by

thunder rumbling
inviting the brand new year
with a cleansing sound

a nightmare of terror
preferable to the dreams
suffocating sobs

thunder crashing skys
smothering the view all wet
grey & menacing

blue triangle cat
so happy to be thought of
sends hugs & kisses

silly season done
can we remember the Babe
who started all this

frog in a blender
smiling round & round dizzy
into the green dream

family jigsaws
how to fit it together
so many pieces...

confusion or fear
my heart strings reaching to you
let love rule supreme

really hard crying
vibrating solar plexus
yawning confusion

music of ancients
inspiring soul lifting love
past & present harmonise

with cup overflowed
contemplating emptiness
blessings found in both

holy gifts for kings
humbled & moved to receive
gold frankincense myrrh

on christmas eve night
many innocents are lost
Jesus holds their hands

writing her haiku
concentration on the eggs
life holding carton

fingernails intact
boarding the train with her dad
suitcase out of sight

mountain encase me
past convict peoples sheltered
bus climbing steady

walking with tall men
transporting me to their world
protective manhood

working from the edge
centre feels so far away
handerwassers art

paint to the canvas
fears swell up constricting me
my brush courageous

the chocolate fudge thief
affirming my fudge prowess
by taking the tray

breaking in last night
taking the fudge and the tray
that discerning thief

eggs in the carton
our brood clusters around us
the home is complete

teeming on the roof
summer rains are falling hard
will it stop or not

the season began
extended fam'ly sharing
in Christ we are one

many flying things
come to me on summers breeze
pondering the moon

carols in the park
penetrating the night air
moving upward light

ever seen the rain
chords and notes of moisture wild
wet afternoon chill

songs of years gone by
heart remembers the new steps
with down on mainstreet

invisible joys
her baby steps off the plane
wavelengths of longing

stormy brooding sky
visually displaying grief
of hidden sorrow

brooding sky of grey
a waiting the first raindrop
igniting my hope

here they come - nearly
anticipation rising
will the plane be late

airconditioner hums
cool arms wrapping say "stay here"
false serenity

nursing home visit
the shapes of salty chrystal
bursting from my eyes

moment of quiet
a child rolls over in bed
dawns greeting rays smile

you got me thinkin'
a stray dog in Bethlehem
wiser than most men

vincent van goghs ear
listened to my frustrations
revealin the fix

aunty ill not be
my sisters lamentations
of my barren self

of my barren self
no emptiness is known
single wholeness stands

the ants have moved in
in search of christmas dinner
i turn a blind eye

a purposeful lick
dark anticipating light
the trav'ler arrives

sense of completion
conversations all day long
with my loving Godde

work christmas party
eyes pinned to leaders with hopes
feet softly tapping

wild approaching storm
bending trees waving
hello to the rain

oh grey bottomed babe
let go roll it shake & flash
send rain down on me

deep aching in eyes
frightful possibilities
housing hope in fear

painter refresher
soft subtle green nurturing
the strong young sapling

new curtains for hope
some woven led lights for love
weaved baskets for junk

softly softly green
celery garden its name
not lime just warmer

painting walls alive
lift spirits with earth colour
surprise for our Nic

crumpled paper waste
rampant consumerism
Christ trampled on floor

fine hairs in sunlight
around the unopened bud
of heaven i dream

children on stage mine
heart swells as smile stretches wide
can you believe it

summer brings eczema
burning itching red bump dots
like burnt bitumen

end of year chaos
stress rising cages rattled
can we just sleep now

shopping day mystery
rides under the drivers seat
potatoe festers

the summers first winds
leave snowy mountains behind
trees mexican wave

weekend revelry
excess gluttony blossoms
into weary morn

tenderly she wrapped
happy childhood memories
in the shapes of breasts

mini choc'late chips
sustenance in a biscuit
crunch crunch yum yum ahhh

brain is sleepy now
i have a blanking moment
weariness steps in

defending the nest
wagtails take on the black crow
transmission of life

stark against the sky
bent & blackened arms reaching
erupt into green

grounding postiion
solidly connecting earth
the life giving squat

horizontal moves
the smoky setting of fire
bangarra dance troup

mango green to gold
take you places once well known
sweet pleasures renew

christmas tensions rife
who will sit at our table
forgive crumbs below

green spirals of life
reaching climbing stretching out
grasping for a hold

green tendrils winding
a beanie on a green head
the vine takes over

still patching caverns
lack of trust gouging great holes
paranoia pain

the cool wind so blue
at night becomes violet
spiral curling sleep

artists build divine
downward draft now created
delight in structure

for torture devine
or hilarious jokesters
the scent & the noise compete

a fart fixation
of all things naturally raw
this one tastes the best

a tent of odours
where the angels fear to tread
on long winters nights

mum you won't like it
feel raw bass rocks into soul
techno dance music

clouds gently bumping
softness of an angels fart
wakes humid sleepers

seed pods explode out
fluff lifted on gentle breeze
gravity defied

such exquisite strokes
bold crashes & gentle wash
the land comes alive

sprouting green arise
cover dusty stark dry land
the artist arrives

smoking ceremony
wisps of a bright future glows
igniting my hope

pretty red ribbons
reflecting the seasons hope
childhood dreams awake

the bitter sweet end
back to real life fighting hard
post holiday blues

just love your blogging
sharing lifes reality
living hope & love

alice wonderlands
while i wait for my dream job
balance love and fear

pattern making rain
gathering sticks leaves and mulch
the artist returns

winging my way home
the sad and happy cocktail
fly big metal bird

no time to iron
spray mist over the body
jet vapour trailings

heavy & humid
spirit & intent weighed down
spray mist in fan helps

im on holiday
take your time in serving me
sincerity lost

float like a bubble
blown through slip'ry soapy hands
pop right in the eyes!

offering of soap
Im surprised how hurt I am
cutting rejection

hold them tight & close
just blink & they will be gone
cherish & adore

bright green against blue
the colours of life dancing
domain of the birds

constant heart tearing
oh who would be a parent
remember the love

fat cheeks is smiling
sending beams down on my friends
through dark happy nights

after the shower
the rainbird puts his feet up
i whistle my song

wisps of smoke on wind
good intentions arising
indigenous way

pikinini smiles
framed in a perfect dark face
my heart glows yellow

love in the shadows
sparks my imagination
with words of rising

primordial ooze
yellow protein soaking toast
the pleasures of egg

float on wings of love
visit here sharing there then
gently back to nest

family & friends
hearts compass leading
fly north for winter

my mothers footprints
imprinted inside my heart
earthly homecoming

when is she coming
friendly southern traveller
not long now I think

cloudless clear blue sky
did I imagine the rain
please come back again

thunder crashing loud
awakens a deep sleeper
all rise, greet the rain

smiling cresent moon
my imagination wild
on all that can be

the circle of life
from little things big things grow
careful what you wish

the roundness of it
voluptuous in moulding
of the word poet

falling gently down
as water closes over
the sun is spark-ling

belly dancing class
mothers slow sensual rhythms
reclaiming themselves

red dust twisting past
trucks & blue & yellow men
office window view

seesaw up & down
this is the story of life
give & take with breeze

parents give their all
can i have your soul as well?
but of course you can

new fathers at work
babies struggle through night time
beards become fashion

like an oozing wave
ticks are leaving dogs in droves
my head feels itchy

air hot & humid
dog stretching on cold cement
the comforts of home

biggest mobs cat hate
rituals handed down to kids
the dog licks his paws

hearts speak through action
hear the voice of the Spirit
lift hands to the task

floating frail white flakes
like some undreamed intentions
looking for a home

wild humidity
spoken by an irishman
gives it more credence

feel the gentle touch
cool breeze caressing my skin
waking me gently

on a bright spring day
regenerating my health
sitting in the sun

friend of past years gone
tears tumble as branches fall
chainsaw echoes cry

like the blood of life
water flows from cut branches
dripping like our eyes

swing & climb no more
no leaves reveal too much sky
heart & view empty

working out the time
daylight savings back and forth
an hour wasted

lady bug glowing
childhood innocense in sight
my work day alight

my ancestors chair
encompassing nourishments
through passing seasons

rolling roiling dust
drying smothering choking
gorgeous & deadly

dizzy leaves & dust
black willy willy swirling
bringing life to ash & dirt

restructure at work
struggling to keep my promise
brown fudge for breakfast

gallery viewing
painting of tiny footprints
squeezing my heart dry

bees brush pink blossoms
frantically searching pollen
for the common good

sighting pink blossoms
asian ladies gathering
with understanding

state of origin
the dog is told where to sit
according to team

self government here
exploding firecrackers
in the rented flat

disharmony here
disconnecting emotions
the phone rings heartache

trees of pink blossoms
fragmented petals falling
resting on black hair

orange glowing sky
coated cars in sepia
surreptitious dust

open road calling
wander mystery places
lifted voices sing

earth releases dust
soft raindrops touching the ground
memories take a bow

breeze as warm as silk
naked in the dead of night
caressing my skin

in the speeding wind
feeling my raw shape defined
in mother nature

rose petals flutter hopeful
of crowning the head
of the beloved

beautiful soft day
men hold flowers and ribbons
on your wedding morn

steady eddie now
pulling the house to order
nest building progress

red river of salt
is flowing down the revene
pouring on my lip

backward and forward
this pendulum keeps swinging
my heart grows weary

by Jessica

wedding day of hope
offering from the centre
to be your pinwheel

oh macushla
understanding between us
the strong silent type

on our wedding day
the night feels so far away
church door inviting

plucking confetti
colours of a bright future
settle on our hearts

carpets of blossom
fluffballs of fertility
new life on the breeze

its a nice shaped word
the scent pulls my nose around
steaming coffee now

tempting treats abound
conflicting flavours compete
maniacal cook

the air is dirty
bush & land scorched & scalded
messing with His view

her baby released
she hides his love in her song
tear shaped notes arise

annie leibovitz
its the c on copywright
youll have to capture

windy hair is felt
on a face that loves the sun
horizontal dreams

my loving father
your face is a story only
my heart reads so well

sholdering the height
trees lean into the mountain
i am not alone

the things you can think
choc'late and strawberry pies
like stars in the sky

procrastinator
surf the net or playing cards
naughty poetry

maniacal cook
darting frenzy in kitchen
mother bird at work

she sold it to me
one year of music
australia europe then home

making excuses
then the bus leaves me behind
exhaust fumes of spring

clouds bunching like dough
rising like yeast raises bread
can you smell the hope

foot in mouth disease
reminds me of the sink holes
of katherine floods

sharing our hearts milk
through monsoonal wet nursing
ties of life thread tight

no title no caps
haiku released forever
i stand corrected

Brione's Birthday

eyes on fire with joy
cake ablaze with counted time
twelve years of wonder

butterflies have died
placed over my eyes last night
i now live the dream

newspaper boy cap
captures imagination
of good looking men

Cockatoo

Sulfur crested flight
Resting 'mongst the shady leaves
Drinks deep and squarks thanks

poppy's first morning
golden lashes bathed in love
captured hearts adore

purple

Am I nuts or what
Feeling happy smile real wide
I've got purple jeans

early morning spirng
cobwebs falling from my bike
on to my joggers

poetry

poetry joins friends
appreciation of words
joining hearts afar

the second day of spring
ants discover line dancing
while bees take a stroll

oh that weakning smile
past my defenses speeding
settling in my heart

**********************
stretchmarks on the face
provides me with evidence
the person smiles big

the head should bow down
when the heart takes hold of hands
in the form of prayer

on the first day of spring
my inward breath
gives way to a fragrant sigh

******************
on my walk to work
you dream no endings real
at the start of spring.

three thirty sunday
the pressure cooker explodes
down comes cooling rain

after soaking rain
even the fine haired roots
believe in the sun

on dry season nights
stars twinkle cheeky and bright
blanket with me now

on the full moons pulses
rides the howling breath
of the lonely lonley dog

after the exploding cord
even the electrician
is nervous

on dry season mornings
the bats and roosters
announce first light clearly

the dry season nights
you can hear ants footsteps
near the sleeping dog

cicada shells feet
cling desperately to the tree
in wet season rains

5:30PM
work is done
i lift my head
glowing pink red sky

i for you would sing
songs of love in raindrop shapes
through october nights

she rides like the wind
spinning spinning faster on
poised like a sleeve bird

tender hurts arise
the frond bows down defeated
mossy shade then light

the bird swallows and
prances towards the sunlight
the worm feels darkness

as the slender tear
falls silently shimmering
silver moonbeams hide

black tar molten road
children children clap clap clap
her beloved sound

red bird bathes in streams
droplets suspended finely
my parched spirit soars

08/02/2009