deep end
treading water does not come
naturally

Ian Row

treading water
where did all this work come from?
mummy, i'm tired

Ian Row

Speed Round 7

i.
crystal clear water
local pool, hardly a soul
early morning dip

Leah Billeam

ii.
there's rain on the way
mugs of cocoa, trashy books -
hibernation time!

Cathy Dineen

iii.
Dropping acid
would be simplier
on Fridays.

Karen McVean

iv.
how did we get here?
words, then war. now, an impasse
my turn to wait

Ian Row

v.
Showdown with old friend
In fact, not old and not friend
In fact not showdown

Chris Gill

Rain Haiku

i.
First time I’ve seen
Rosellas in the city –
Looking for water

Ian Row

ii.
Dark pendulous clouds
I forget what rain is as
wet falls from the sky

Shell Pocock

iii.
foggy window seat
kitten sits in silent awe -
first glimpse of rainfall

Cathy Dineen

iv.
As every fish knows,
life needs water mixed with air
(ratios differ).

Chris Gill

v.
Dew.. mist.. fog.. drizzle..
shower.. downpour..deluge.. flood.
Precipitation!

Chris Gill

vi.
after the rain
plane tree's wet leaves on footpath
like haphazard stamps

Ian Row