Julia Wakefield



river at low tide
the heron tiptoes across
a rippled sunrise.


high wind low water
surfers walk for miles
to catch the waves


flapping its wings
in a maze of rocks
a trapped ray


at high water
rocks on the reef are swimmers
drowning.



Australia Day

three young men draped
in their country’s flag
beach barbecue.

  

All five haiku published in Haiku Bindii Vol 1, Journeys, 2011.

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