A Year of The Tuesday Poem: “from the hill”
from the hill
boats turn
at their moorings,
facing into the wind:
I can see every
shift in the weather
from up here,
she says, standing
at my shoulder —
the boats better
than any
weathervane…
we take our tea
out, onto a deck
made of timber
from old hulks
dredged out
of harbour mud,
she speaks
of the home to
which she does
not return, of the
much younger man
who will not let
her go — nor she him —
turns again to watch
the boats, talks
of a change
in the wind.
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(c) Helen Lowe
first published in Takahe 62, 2007
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Today is the “Tuesday” anniversary of my first official post as a Tuesday poet, which took place on 8 June 2010, so it seemed fitting to post one of my own poems, which I hope you enjoy.
To enjoy more Tuesday poems and in particular the poetry of my friend Richard von Sturmer, featured on the Tuesday Poem Hub today—as well as to link to other Tuesday Poets posting around the world—either click here or on the Quill icon in the sidebar.
Loved it! 🙂
Dear Helen – you had me at ‘boats turn on their moorings’ – what is there about that? the boat stopped for a moment, ready, at some point to leave – the movement of sea, how it changes imperceptibly heralding the weather … and yes, this poem moves like a wave to its end… A year, Helen. Wonderful. It’s been brilliant having you along for the ride – your incredible enthusiasm and energy – and to meet you here in Wellington. Good luck to you and your blog. Long may you continue.
Thank you so much, Mary–I love being part of the Tuesday Poem community and I don’t think I have missed a posting yet, even if—on days like today when I’m travelling home—I don’t comment so much around the hub. I have set myself a firm deadline to finish the book and after that hope to spend some more time in Wellington and more time with the Tuesday Poets would be great—maybe we could even have a poetry jam … 😉
It’s so beautiful and evocative. I love it, too! 🙂
Thank you, Giada—it is one of my personal favourites, another reason for choosing it for my one year anniversary on the Tuesday Poem blog.
Really liked it. Thanks for sharing!!
Donna, I’m so glad you enjoyed it.