Poems from the shoreline

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In two poems in today’s Poet’s Corner, Rory Harris is inspired by aspects of an Adelaide northern beach and its esplanade.

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Kite

the wind on a fresh shaved cheek
goose pimpled, sun in & out

behind the clouds, a language
wear the jumper or not

& the shore break
unhinged from the tide

a rattle of leaves
the lawn drenched from last night’s rain

a scarf becomes a flag & then a kite
into the take-off, swirls along the boardwalk

String

the out of step
string of us an hour

after dawn
plastic wrap & walking

the shore line
habit of a life

between the piers
of nod & swing

stepping through
suburbs hugging

the Esplanade

Rory Harris, one of Poet’s Corner’s very first contributors in its ‘Independent Weekly’ print days, teaches at Christian Brothers College in Wakefield Street, where he is currently the Faith & Liturgy co-ordinator. His most recent poetry collection, ‘Beach’, was published last year.

Readers’ original and unpublished poems of up to 40 lines can be emailed, with postal address, to poetscorner@solsticemedia.com.au. Submissions should be in the body of the email, not as attachments. A poetry book will be awarded to each accepted contributor.

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<h1>Poems from the shoreline</h1>

<p><p>In two poems in today’s Poet’s Corner, Rory Harris is inspired by aspects of an Adelaide northern beach and its esplanade.</p>
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																		<address><a href="https://inreview.com.au/contributors/compiled-by-john-miles/" class="author">Compiled by John Miles</a></address>
											
							<h2><a href="#kite" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="kite"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Kite</strong></h2>
<p>the wind on a fresh shaved cheek<br />
goose pimpled, sun in & out</p>
<p>behind the clouds, a language<br />
wear the jumper or not</p>
<p>& the shore break<br />
unhinged from the tide</p>
<p>a rattle of leaves<br />
the lawn drenched from last night’s rain</p>
<p>a scarf becomes a flag & then a kite<br />
into the take-off, swirls along the boardwalk</p>
<h2><a href="#string" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="string"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>String</strong></h2>
<p>the out of step<br />
string of us an hour</p>
<p>after dawn<br />
plastic wrap & walking</p>
<p>the shore line<br />
habit of a life</p>
<p>between the piers<br />
of nod & swing</p>
<p>stepping through<br />
suburbs hugging</p>
<p>the Esplanade</p>
<p><strong><em>Rory Harris,</em></strong><em> one of Poet’s Corner’s very first contributors in its ‘Independent Weekly’ print days, teaches at Christian Brothers College in Wakefield Street, where he is currently the Faith & Liturgy co-ordinator. His most recent poetry collection, ‘Beach’, was published last year.</em></p>
<h5><a href="#readers-original-and-unpublished-poems-of-up-to-40-lines-can-be-emailed-with-postal-address-to-poetscornersolsticemedia-com-au-submissions-should-be-in-the-body-of-the-email-not-as-attac" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="readers-original-and-unpublished-poems-of-up-to-40-lines-can-be-emailed-with-postal-address-to-poetscornersolsticemedia-com-au-submissions-should-be-in-the-body-of-the-email-not-as-attac"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Readers’ original and unpublished poems of up to 40 lines can be emailed, with postal address, to poetscorner@solsticemedia.com.au. Submissions should be in the body of the email, not as attachments. A poetry book will be awarded to each accepted contributor.</h5>
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