(26/5/1987 / Hobart, Tasmania)

Idle in June

She dares not let the world hear her speak,
She's getting thin and looking meek,
A grey hair is splitting in her widows peak
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  • Elin Grimes (7/10/2012 3:25:00 PM)

    I like the understated darkness in this poem. It keeps the sadness and anger simmering.

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  • Ramesh Rai (7/6/2012 5:17:00 AM)

    very sweet more than honey.

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