Bush
The beauty of sky, cloud and sea.
The purple translucence
of distant peaks and islands.

The primeval majesty of huge melaleucas
alongside their young and abundant
hugely-leafed cousins
of all luscious, shining varieties.

Beach
Warm salty waves
roll sweetly and softly; and

silver dollar leaves
of bright, lucid green
grow along the golden sand
in such perfection,
every leaf could break your heart.

Night
In this warm womb of life and pleasure;
this tropical North Queensland magic.

Soft, balmy breezes
The feeling of expectant beauty
all around you; and

a total abandonment
which everyone tastes
like sweet dark honey
curled warmly mouthwise.

Palm Cove:
Our one Oasis
from the dross
of ordinary life