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Haikus from Far North Queensland describe fleeting moments.
It's as though a tiny moment in time is captured in these haikus from Far North Queensland.
These observations of nature are by Frieda van Aller, who lives in Port Douglas, in tune with her daily surroundings of beach, jungle and lush garden.
Frieda tends her walled garden daily and delights as new rainforest flowers and sprays of orchids appear.
The four mile long stretch of beach across from her home is reached by a path winding through the jungle where she often is surprised by glimpses of nature that others may not even notice. The beach itself is an ever changing panorama of sky, sand and sea creatures with fiery tropical sunsets, soft early morning light or dark clouds about to burst with rain offering a kaleidoscope of moods.
They are presented for your enjoyment and will be added to regularly - so please come back often!
Moments in Far North Queensland by Frieda van Aller
the morning still dark
we surprise each other - I
green frog, wide awake
just after high tide
no footprints, just mine behind
one morning glory
silver fish in sea
does not know of the kestrel
hungry on its perch
such age-old image
fisherman silhouetted
early morning sea
neat, freshly raked path
not long before new leaves fall
and footprints appear
the scent of jasmine
lingers in the morning breeze
when light grows stronger
this early morning
small lizards stretch, start moving
a place in the sun
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As part of the week-long
Artquest Port Douglas
Frieda will hold sessions on constructing this poetry form. Some artists consider that this practice helps them to focus on an aspect of their art practice, particularly if it involves the observation of nature.
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