The waterfall attracts its share of losers. Nearby flowers recite past favourites unselfconsciously, bowing their heads to the grass as the mercury falls. Jocund and lowing abreact, whistling charms the furrows. The aesthetics of picnics gather parks and trays embossed with birds and branches.
Lunch is served in the royal enclosure by costumed swains and youths glad of the work.
Dishevelled planets grow up in arrears and shed their light like imported brocade used in the manufacture of evening bags. Kate Lilley teaches at the University of Sydney, Australia. Copyright Notice - Please respect the fact that this material is copyright. It is made available here without charge for personal use only.