Really moving, Kirstie, thank you. And for linking Penelope's poem to this loving, reverent process, the suggestion that the small holy jobs, the prayers, the poems are in some ways one, arising from the same centre, and circling out again, making, I think, inevitably, a subtle meaningful difference to the world. Yes, as her poem also suggests, this is about family and protection of the vulnerable. And so, the dogs. Shelly's old age and death, and Tiger's need for reassurance. Woven in, and essential, like the maths. Wonderful.
I loved your description of creation. I was back in Dunedin, via imagination. And then your dogs, and the rocks collected, even your balance on the ladder. Beautiful writing. Meanwhile, I'm up in Golden Bay, where locals are trying to save Sam's Creek from an Australian mining company. I wish you well.
Hello Di, and thank you. Yes Sam’s Creek, aue, the pristine clear water under threat in Golden Bay. I wish you well there too, and I wish all our water systems to be well. Writer Samantha Clark got me contemplating how old water is, and I’ve never stopped thinking about it.
Thank you, both for your well-wishes, and for Samantha Clark. I subscribed, and began reading. I’m grateful, as I have loved water for as long as I can remember, beginning in it, at Outram Glen and Brighton Beach. I’m happy I have found your writing, out here in the world.
Really moving, Kirstie, thank you. And for linking Penelope's poem to this loving, reverent process, the suggestion that the small holy jobs, the prayers, the poems are in some ways one, arising from the same centre, and circling out again, making, I think, inevitably, a subtle meaningful difference to the world. Yes, as her poem also suggests, this is about family and protection of the vulnerable. And so, the dogs. Shelly's old age and death, and Tiger's need for reassurance. Woven in, and essential, like the maths. Wonderful.
Thank you Carolyn. Your comment is beautiful, and reaches me with its own ripples of understanding and aroha which I am grateful for, which I need. 🙏🏽
I loved your description of creation. I was back in Dunedin, via imagination. And then your dogs, and the rocks collected, even your balance on the ladder. Beautiful writing. Meanwhile, I'm up in Golden Bay, where locals are trying to save Sam's Creek from an Australian mining company. I wish you well.
Hello Di, and thank you. Yes Sam’s Creek, aue, the pristine clear water under threat in Golden Bay. I wish you well there too, and I wish all our water systems to be well. Writer Samantha Clark got me contemplating how old water is, and I’ve never stopped thinking about it.
Thank you, both for your well-wishes, and for Samantha Clark. I subscribed, and began reading. I’m grateful, as I have loved water for as long as I can remember, beginning in it, at Outram Glen and Brighton Beach. I’m happy I have found your writing, out here in the world.
Wonderful. Yes, water is one of my main sources of inspiration.