avatara. a. gallagher

Summary

The website content describes a series of pastoral scenes featuring wildlife interacting with their natural and human-altered environments.

Abstract

The text paints a vivid picture of the natural world, juxtaposing the serene imagery of a dead fox running by the roadside, wild geese in flight, and ducks floating on a dam with the more tranquil scenes of sparkling light on water, pregnant sheep giving birth, cows chewing cud, and koalas snoozing after a meal. It also touches on the impact of human development, with animals like kangaroos and koalas adapting to life near roads and in townships. The narrative concludes with a reflection on the beauty of nature as the sun sets, casting a green velvet hue over the landscape, while asserting the author's copyright over the work.

Opinions

  • The author seems to appreciate the cycle of life and nature, as evidenced by the depiction of birth and daily animal activities.
  • There is a sense of admiration for the resilience of wildlife, which continues to thrive in close proximity to human habitation.
  • The text conveys a sense of wonder and peace in the natural world, emphasized by the use of vivid imagery and serene scenes.
  • The author may be commenting on the encroachment of human development on natural habitats, as suggested by the mention of "petrol and bitumen" and the presence of animals within township limits.
  • The copyright notice at the end suggests the author values the recognition and protection of their creative work.

Dead Fox Runs

Image by Amber Avalona from Pixabay—” dead fox runs by the side of the road”

dead fox runs by the side of the road,

as wild geese fly,

and fat ducks float

upon the dam.

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sparkling light glints on watery surfaces,

as grey gums gather protectively,

edging the tiny pocket of calm.

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pregnant sheep

with groaning bellies

drop fat white lambs.

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cows rhythmically chew

their collective cuds

and view their mates

domestically.

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Image by David Clode on Unsplash - “koalas snooze after a gum leaf lunch”

high above the road

koalas munch on grey, green leaves

in a haven of petrol and bitumen.

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inside the township limits,

kangaroos bunch together

to strip the feed inside the farmer’s field.

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the rogues outside the fence.

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green velvet, emerald grass

reflects the dying light

of the sunset in the glen….

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