The air ...

The air 
- the savage, beating air 
attacks 
- waves of unrelenting heat, 
guerilla outbursts 
of fire 
and raging storm 
and twirling twists.  

This air 
- this savage, beating air 
means to kill 
whether by attacks 
direct, 
or not, 
or denial of relief
or need, 
or by mad craving
caused by thirst and sweat and fear
- for self or not.  

 

Stay safe in heatwaves, and listen to the experts on managing fire risks - especially First Peoples, and taking care of oneself and others. 

 

Copyright © Kayleen White, Wiradjuri and Widjabul-Wiabol woman of the Lost Generations, 2025 (where this date is different to the year of publication, it is because I did the post some time ago and then used the scheduling feature to delay publication). I take these photographs and undertake these writings – and the sharing of them – for the sake of my self expression. I am under no particular illusions as to their literary or artistic merit, and ask only that any readers do not have any undue expectations. If you consider me wrong, then publish me – with full credit and due financial recompense, of course :) 

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In years past ...

Seeking an escape 
in years gone by, 
I sought a change of job 
- and was told 
nay, you're too good 
for this job 
wishing you well ... 

and my life was lost ...   

 

Copyright © Kayleen White, Wiradjuri and Widjabul-Wiabol woman of the Lost Generations, 2025 (where this date is different to the year of publication, it is because I did the post some time ago and then used the scheduling feature to delay publication). I take these photographs and undertake these writings – and the sharing of them – for the sake of my self expression. I am under no particular illusions as to their literary or artistic merit, and ask only that any readers do not have any undue expectations. If you consider me wrong, then publish me – with full credit and due financial recompense, of course :) 

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A humorous note ...

From my SubStack:  

I have pointed out for many years that my right ear is only of use to hang the glasses off of, as without those my right eye would be useless. Also for many years my right knee has been dodgy, and now injury means I cannot use my right arm as well as I used to. So … for better health, left is best :)  

 

Copyright © Kayleen White, Wiradjuri and Widjabul-Wiabol woman of the Lost Generations, 2025 (where this date is different to the year of publication, it is because I did the post some time ago and then used the scheduling feature to delay publication). I take these photographs and undertake these writings – and the sharing of them – for the sake of my self expression. I am under no particular illusions as to their literary or artistic merit, and ask only that any readers do not have any undue expectations. If you consider me wrong, then publish me – with full credit and due financial recompense, of course :) 

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I see now ...

Ah - I see now: 
I, 
I am the embarrassment, 
the block on joy ...  

Copyright © Kayleen White, Wiradjuri and Widjabul-Wiabol woman of the Lost Generations, 2025 (where this date is different to the year of publication, it is because I did the post some time ago and then used the scheduling feature to delay publication). I take these photographs and undertake these writings – and the sharing of them – for the sake of my self expression. I am under no particular illusions as to their literary or artistic merit, and ask only that any readers do not have any undue expectations. If you consider me wrong, then publish me – with full credit and due financial recompense, of course :) 

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A festive sky

 

Copyright © Kayleen White, Wiradjuri and Widjabul-Wiabol woman of the Lost Generations, 2025 (where this date is different to the year of publication, it is because I did the post some time ago and then used the scheduling feature to delay publication). I take these photographs and undertake these writings – and the sharing of them – for the sake of my self expression. I am under no particular illusions as to their literary or artistic merit, and ask only that any readers do not have any undue expectations. If you consider me wrong, then publish me – with full credit and due financial recompense, of course :) 

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I have forgotten ...

In my pain 
- my trauma 
I have forgotten 
- though I healed, 
I thought, 
I have forgotten 
how to laugh 
- how to share 
joy and fun 
with others.  

Copyright © Kayleen White, Wiradjuri and Widjabul-Wiabol woman of the Lost Generations, 2025 (where this date is different to the year of publication, it is because I did the post some time ago and then used the scheduling feature to delay publication). I take these photographs and undertake these writings – and the sharing of them – for the sake of my self expression. I am under no particular illusions as to their literary or artistic merit, and ask only that any readers do not have any undue expectations. If you consider me wrong, then publish me – with full credit and due financial recompense, of course :) 

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To survive

Under great duress 

In my difference 

I once fled 

after each day 

on the field of struggle 

- and of orders 

From contact 

- human, divine, animal 

and most of all

from the 

self centred contempt 

of the powerful 

towards me and mine. 

Then, 

in my differences 

under great but 

different duress, 

I quested 

in my personal 

post-work world 

for my quests 

all once denied 

by those 

- great and small 

who laid claim

on time of mine

and blood, sweat, 

toil and talent 

And now

- still different 

still divergent of 

of brain and quest 

and values, mores, 

and truths, 

I am come 

to realise 

cannon fodder still 

am I ... 

with no claim to 

time, blood, 

sweat, toil, 

nor talent 

- none 

yet are mine. 

 

Copyright © Kayleen White, Wiradjuri and Widjabul-Wiabol woman of the Lost Generations, 2025 (where this date is different to the year of publication, it is because I did the post some time ago and then used the scheduling feature to delay publication). I take these photographs and undertake these writings – and the sharing of them – for the sake of my self expression. I am under no particular illusions as to their literary or artistic merit, and ask only that any readers do not have any undue expectations. If you consider me wrong, then publish me – with full credit and due financial recompense, of course :) 

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