Autumn memory

May 27, 2014 / Robert / 2 Comments

Russet reminders

Communication

May 24, 2014September 27, 2014 / Robert / 3 Comments

When in a group, how d’you signal
Without speech, your intent to do?
Maybe barge through, loiter or queue?
Are your actions conditional?
How will others know what to do?
You may not consider such things,
But should know the heartache it brings.
For those who do, it’s social disgrace.
What a conundrum! I rest my case.

Green memories

May 21, 2014 / Robert / Leave a comment

The warm stone and brick facade of St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral contrasted against an ominous sky caught my eye during a recent visit to Adelaide, South Australia.

Once darkness had fallen the road washed with green light in front of the Cathedral reminded me of two hymns from my childhood:

There is a green hill far away
Jerusalem by William Blake

The first filled me with sadness, in contrast, I always enjoyed belting out the second, have I mentioned I was a chorister until my voice broke?

Gum flowers

May 19, 2014 / Robert / 5 Comments

I find all components of the gum tree fascinating. I recently discovered the beauty of their flowers.

Bubble gum

May 18, 2014May 18, 2014 / Robert / 2 Comments

The berries on this tree remind me of bubble gum

Storm clouds

May 17, 2014 / Robert / 3 Comments

I love the inkiness of this threatening sky

Moment of stillness

May 16, 2014 / Robert / 2 Comments

Two buses go past as I wait for the green man to appear.

There are two people loitering near the stop. There’s no sign of the express service in the crawling metal convoy before me. I decide to take the train.

I walk briskly towards the railway station. There is usually an ant like line of pedestrians along this route, not today.

I notice the purple green leaves of a ginger in bloom.

As I near my destination I see yellow and silver carriages setting off to the city.

I smile to myself, at least I have captured a moment of morning stillness.