I’d like to take Time and tie it to the hawthorn
that stands in the front garden
and leave it there
so that it can see for itself how frequently
the seasons change their mind.
Or maybe I’ll leave it in the garage for a while
in that tight space
between the garden tools and the broken chair
where it can be lulled into the benefits
of procrastination.
Perhaps I’ll give it a whirl in the washing machine,
some warm sunlight
and a hot iron to straighten out its creases
before packing it away
until I feel ready for another birthday.
From: McGregor Poetry Anthology 2013
Published by African Sun Press in association with the McGregor Poetry Festival
ISBN number 978-0-620-62302-5
The Poet:
Graham Dukas lives and works in Cape Town. He divides his time between business management and strategy consulting, executive coaching and as a part-time teaching assistant at UCT’s School of Architecture. He started writing at a young age but lost his way as the demands of parenting and earning a living took over as priorities. In recent years he has returned to the pen, inspired by the simple experiences of this peculiar thing called life.
The Poet:
Graham Dukas lives and works in Cape Town. He divides his time between business management and strategy consulting, executive coaching and as a part-time teaching assistant at UCT’s School of Architecture. He started writing at a young age but lost his way as the demands of parenting and earning a living took over as priorities. In recent years he has returned to the pen, inspired by the simple experiences of this peculiar thing called life.
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