Bright night

summer sunset in Canberra
Summer sunset in Canberra

Summer rays showerโ€”
as if the universe said:
and let there be light.


It’s my first summer in Canberra (yes, in this part of the world, Christmas is literally hot!), and I’ve been enjoying having abundant lightโ€”even at 8 pm.

Looms overhead

Smoke over Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra
Smoke over Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra

Coughing up shady,
as criminal in hiding,
looms, bush fire embers.


A few weeks ago, I wrote about the bush fires raging throughout Australia. This morning, Canberra woke up to heavy smoke wafting from fires around the state. It’s been a devastating day.