“Lovin’ where I live”

arqios

 

parched wind, salt‑tongued

from the far edge of the bay,

licks the last drift of

mauve jacarandas.

 

in the tin‑roof blush,

heat simmers like held breath,

I hear the slow heartbeat of soil—

patient, cracked, still keeping

the memory of rain..

 

I walk the market’s narrow spine,

hands grazing mango skins,

the laughter of vendors lifting

like myna birds into a sky

just beginning to remember itself blue.

 

and when night comes,

the stars lean low

enough to touch my forehead—

reminding me this place

is both root and horizon,

a country that holds me

as much in absence as in light.

 

 

 

 

 

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  • sorenbarrett

    Funny how certain places hold the heart and glue the feet to the earth. A lovely write with so many great images of a land that one calls home. Nicely done Cryptic

    • arqios

      That’s a strange wonder that always gets me no matter how many times I return to it! Thanks so much Soren 🕊️🙏🏻

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome

      • Jerry Reynolds

        Beautifully written, arqios. Excellent illustration. The rendering of the stars and the jacaranda trees is outstanding.

        • arqios

          Thanks Jerry, your much valued feedback is greatly appreciated 🕊🙏🏻

        • Thomas W Case

          Excellent work.

          • arqios

            Thanks Thomas👍

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            My friend, this is luminous and I love it. The parched wind, cracked soil, mango market...all breathing with life. And that moment when the stars lean low enough to touch your forehead...it's like I felt that as I was reading it. Beautifully crafted, rooted and radiant. And I love the images you pair with your poems too! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

            • arqios

              I’m so glad those textures and moments came alive, especially the stars leaning close. It means a lot to know the imagery carried that sense of breath and presence, and that the visuals resonated alongside the words. You’ve made the piece feel seen in the way I hoped it might be felt. Many many thanks mate🕊️🙏🏻

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Rock on! And you’ve made my night in knowing that. You are most welcome! 🙏 🤘😎

              • Doggerel Dave

                The call of our sometimes richly beautiful sometimes scary land. Time we escaped the metropolis and had a holiday!
                Enjoyed this write very much, Rik.

                • arqios

                  I now see the logic and allure of olden day seasonal residences. It does make sense... oh but the cost of running costs, etc! Thanks mate🕊️🙏🏻

                • Kevin Hulme

                  Felt like a was walking in OZ for a minute.
                  Very descriptive. Enjoyed the visit.

                  • arqios

                    Edible yellow brick road, that’s probably gonna be a next take on Oz!

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Wonderful words Rik, we must accept and love every moment of each day.

                    Andy

                    • arqios

                      Indeed we must; thanks so much Andy 🕊️🙏🏻

                    • NafisaSB

                      wow, this is stupendous..you have brought life to this bare parched land with your poem - and your love for the place and life you live shines bright

                      • arqios

                        Thanks safina, kind of you to say so; most appreciated 🕊️🙏🏻

                        • NafisaSB

                          glad to know - have a good weekend



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