Haibun (Scorpio)

Piccaninni Dawn

 

In the distance a magpie calls,

Tentatively.

I slide out of bed and slip on a tracksuit,

Sleepily.

The dog uncurls from her bed,

Expectantly.

It’s walk time –

A cup of tea for me,

Stretching and sniffing for the dog.

The darkness cloaks our departure.

Possums take to the power-lines as we pass.

The morning is ours right now.

I can hear the sea.

Gentle waves sigh against

The coarse sand beach.

Curlews cry out from the rocky point,

Heralding the arrival

Of a new born day.

Piccaninni dawn –

Nothing showy;

Pastels of orange, yellow and blue.

Soft light that glows

And lightly tints the bay –

This is why I’m here.

Dark City Captured

Inspire by Beautlotus’ photo titled ‘Dark City’ in her album titled ‘Out of Hours, March 20, 2016’ at “Only Monochrome”

Skylines disencumber, as

darkness wanes.

Shadows fracture.

Divisions clarify, then

outlines sharpen.

Peculiarities confirm.

This horizon, is

mine for the taking –

Shutter released.