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Poetics Presents

Julie Ferguson

Originally from England, Julie has lived in New Zealand since she was nine. She currently lives in Auckland with her husband, two small boys and dog. Relatively new to WVU, her main interest is in fiction, but poetry is an old favourite she is revisiting. The poem "Pohutukawa" is about a protected tree native to New Zealand.

Writers' Village members look forward to reading more of Julie's work.

Pohutukawa from vague green anonymity a pacific palette of reds and greens splash of summer splendour the shock of flaming Pohutukawa gnarled knotted knuckles on tortured limbs grasp impossible cliff top footholds precariously poised on lofty perch spray splashed rocks or shining sands crimson crested coastline emblazons shimmering shores florid burst of blooming fire display of passionate extravagance as summer season wanes this vermilion veil fades revealing vague viridity leaving more than mere rusty recollection Copyright © 2001 Julie Ferguson