Sunday, June 26, 2016

Sarah St Vincent Welch #173 Ekphrasis 'Holdfast' Fiona Hall - Emergency Flying ration



in a small tin
an 'Emergency Flying ration'
the fresh air
sweet as breath
drinking water
the virgin sea
earth to walk
seeds gathered
the kick of deer
jump of kangaroo
a cool wind of hope
a ration of care
the heat of fire
the warmth of kin
the trust of a stranger

4 comments:

  1. a refreshing poem, Sarah! love that piece by Fiona Hall too

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  2. Thank you Sarah, this is wonderful. I especially like the last line and also there is something magical about "the kick of deer" - what a line!

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