i set out
free spirited
chasing the horizon
out past the edges
of the smallest
remotest
emptiest towns
dream catching
in open air
and vacant space
not anticipating fences,
barriers
and ownership

but they’re out there

First published by Lindy Warrell on ‘Wattletales’ 2021
Finally, A Beginning by Geoffrey Aitken ~ wattletales.com.au