By Peter Godfrey. Moonee Ponds, VIC When you are old and greyand full of sleep, and nodding by the fire,take down this book, and slowly read,and dream of the soft look your eyes had once,and of their shadows deep.How many loved your momentsof glad grace, and loved your beautywith love false or true, but one… Continue reading Thank You, ‘Miss’
Month: July 2024
Missed Miscarriage
By Pauline Pannell. Fremantle WA "I’m sorry, I can’t find the heartbeat.” I am so high on motherhood that I don’t process the ultrasound technician’s words. "Well, it must be there somewhere." "I’m sorry." "I don’t understand." I look at my husband’s face. There are tears rolling down his face. He is not an emotional… Continue reading Missed Miscarriage
Retirement
By Sally Giles. Wynn Vale, SA Click the below arrow to hear Sally Giles read this essay. I have found, as I am retired, that the things which bring me the most pleasure and happiness are the simple, easy things. I love my small garden, I have gradually changed the plants that were struggling due… Continue reading Retirement