Mary Cresswell You are resident. I am distant. This time I stand outside the door and it’s for you to make your mind up, to say the truly final word. I wonder what would happen if I poured myself a glass of water, used the bathroom without asking. Do you think …
Category: 2017
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Commemoration
Mary Cresswell Put a new shine on the medals publish the verses again dulce et decorum est as long as the good guys win Honour with crocodile tears the opposing ranks of men ‘they’re only blokes like us’ then pick up your rifle again Tie up the conchies to fence posts wrench …
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Blood moon
Rosemary Anderson Look at the moon, it’s red – its normal colour is white, he said on the phone that night. Didn’t you know? Say the word eclipse and I’ll show you a blood moon over the water. Does Endymion dream of his hot-flushed red queen? A heart in a body of …
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The shepherd’s wife
Rosemary Anderson I do not like the way you look at the moon. It reminds me of how late one night you compared my skin to hers. Intended as a compliment I’m sure, but as your gaze shifted between us I could see your eyes discerning and knew that I came up as the …
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Renewal In 2024, the 4th Floor Journal is going to be reawakened, revived and refreshed. 4th Floor showcases excellent work from the Whitireia community. We welcome submissions from people with connections to Whitireia – past or present. See our full submission guidelines, and send your work in by 24 April 2024. The theme of this …
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