Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bondi, Penrith, Penrith characters, street character on June 29, 2012| 2 Comments »
He has a redhead’s complexion.
Forehead, slopes back from brow
Legends say, with steel plate inserted.
His barrel-chest forces arms to 45°
Exaggerated swing when walking.
Tree-trunk legs bowed to match.
He doesn’t seem fearsome but …
Steer clear anyway.
HIs name? I don’t know.
He is known as Bondi!
Why Bondi?
Posted in 1 Guildford Rd, Penrith Primary, tagged danger, Heat, Nepean River, Nepean Weir, Penrith, Summer on April 6, 2012| 3 Comments »
Summers scorch in Penrith.
The river is relief.
A favoured spot … the weir.
Nepean Weir – photo taken in 2012 – it hasn’t changed much. Although the water level is higher than usual.
Swimming, flowing water pulling
Or standing below the wall
Water tumbling over,
A cooling, refreshing shower
Sit & slip back, hard against the weir wall
The curtain of water camouflages.
Pleasures lost to next generation: weir declared dangerous.
The Nepean Weir is now considered dangerous for any activity.
365 Short Memories 