Poem :: A Pat

Solitary imperfect round form falls on an unfamiliar field

Someone's heart knows forth of how it feels 

But as the stench cries out for love of thee

Backs turn away from its desperate plea

Alas! A dainty yellow flower peeks from its side

Hold thy whole self up with pride 

The flower's outstretched hand nourishes 

Positive thoughts encouraged with bouquets to flourish 

Poem :: Emus

Two yacca grass trees on four knobbly legs

The necks swivelled 'round like  periscope sticks 

Lazily stroll across the arid plains

Land of plentiful lays straight ahead

Watch out! Over the crest appeared our car

Blinding sunset over dashboard, we jolted our hearts

The grass trees carelessly loped

Legs criss-crossed on the red dusty slope

Bundled themselves out of harms way

Narrowly survived for another day 

The predators keep keen watch

Salivating for this meal to lay on their front porch