koala

[eclipse]

Tear on a sovereign on the finger of time,

the koala climbs clear of extinction. Like 

a clock with an extra pair of hands the 

mother measures her offspring's demands.

The moon emerges from night's twitching

wings this asocial bear will emerge in stages

from it's mothers pouch and be introduced

to the day sleeping regime.The precarious bond

between leaf and tree, koalas plight is a screen

for thieves and non believers. Trees confluence 

of dreams about creating an ark to save this species

of bear, fingertips of drowning men scrape the hull.  

Winds are powerless against wildfires, winter and

summers eyes meet in the window of a watchtower,

ghosts of casualties retreat seasons synergy will

complete the recovery.  

 

[tonyv]

An unusual work. I like it even more than I expected when the title appeared on the board. I think it's the killer last line, which works in ways I can't quite express, that makes this one a hit. I love it.

Tony

[eclipse]

Thanks tony....

[Tinker]

Barry,  what a fascinating piece.

~~Tink

[tonyv]

I see you've edited the poem and added some more lines, Barry. The line I was referring to was:

"fingertips of drowning men scrape the hull."

I love it.

Tony