April 20th, 2026Local Lines
Local Lines
Autumn
Cirrus streaked dawning
Raven caw magpie chortle
Essence of autumn
Buffeted dry curls
Naked deciduousness
Windfall red-gold-brown
Bitter ice reveal
Chill factoring southern wind
Murderous frost knife
Meagre sun ration
Leaden darkness afternoon
Acrid woodfire smoke
– Julie Moran

Julie finds inspiration within the minutiae of life. She is a member of Clunes Writers’ Group.
Local Lines features poetry by locals about local and any other matters.
Please submit poems to Bill Wootton at cottlesbreedge@gmail.com

