On Bullabul Creek Track

30/01/2021 –  Poem a Day Compilation



I came upon a man

On the track by Bullabul Creek

Eyes dark like the night sky

And staring as if deep in thought



He stood alone by the track

And did not speak a word

His brow furrowed pensively

One eyebrow slightly cocked



His beard flowed long under his mouth

I imagined him stroking it as he stood

But today he paused open mouthed

As if rudely interrupted in mid-sentence



He looked a wise old man

And elder much respected

So who it was that did such a thing

Must surely be very brave



I left him to his thoughts

As I kept on along the track

His weathered face watching over the land

A sentinel standing guard evermore