mother hates father
too late to turn back, over
and too old to move

Neve

i.
two years on I'm still
knee deep in saturn return
dude, where's my rising?

ii.
from knee-jerk reflex...
big sister pseudo mother
...to spectator sport

Ian Row feat. Cesca Alice

Hobart 09: Suite

i.
cirrus clouds for two
blue sky whispers a welcome
open road ahead

ii.
landmarks evoke
points in personal history
some things still hurt

iii.
drought tolerant plants
gifts for an estranged mother
zero maintenance

iv.
a mainland gourmand
samples the offshore flavours
deep fried 'miss the mark'

v.
missing the moment
i forget about the future
have i learned nothing?

Ian Row

Spot Haiku 11

i.Spot Haiku
5-7-5 ensemble
a haiku gathering on
email.

Karen McVean

ii.
Rain falling daily
Autumn leaves stick to the ground
The drought has broken

Leah Billeam

iii.
umbrella unfolds
buckles and breaks in the wind
the rain takes aim

Ian Row

iv. Stress
Stress
Swimming in an ocean of hot piss
No smell, no bliss.

Karen McVean

v.
Court of the Unwashed
Remorseful, sorry and free
She lied under oath

Matthew Ryan

vi.
touring the yarra
(birrarung) and mother earth
creature connection

Cathy Dineen

vii.31 May
Shrine of Remembrance
Respecting our Indigenous warriors
hearts, open to prayer.

Karen McVean

A Mother's Day Twinset

i.
breaking tradition,
a bunch of wildflowers
scores brownie points.

Ian Row

ii.
Memories linger...........
Laid to rest ,she works no more
A terrific Mum

Leah Billeam

arabesque placemats
porcelain and mother of pearl
made in china

Ian Row