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Homeward Bound by Frankie Rose

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With bushfires on the horizon we need to move the stock

The family mounted ready, to drive them near the house block

They are our prized and loved possessions, and represent our life

Let’s pray the winds don’t change and cause us any strife.

Homeward Bound by Frankie Rose

Poem inspired by April Picture Prompt – MY PA, THE BUSHFIRE AND ME by Tim Ide

Poem of the Day

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I am fire

by Marsala Strachan

I am frightening.
I can be made from lightning.
One small spark brought me awake.
I am winding like a big red snake.
I am like a blood red wall.
I am the beast that ate it all.
My flames flickered, I crept.
I snickered and then … I leapt.
I am roaring.
Catching every bird that is soaring.

  • Marsala’s poem received a Special Mention in  the 12th Kathleen Julia Bates Memorial Writing Competition. For full results click here.