in place by self let imagination run free
make patterns out of natural things
viscous swirls of cream emerge from clouds
giant elephant found on side of mountain
its hide coarse as granite
maybe considered a bit of a sad sack
but will get in first

admit mind is not always operating in smooth sequences
rather, jumping here and there like jack rabbit
bobbing from one idea to next
takes considerable self-discipline for it to stop
long enough to survey peaceful landscape
it could choose to rest upon
and meditate for a while

so here, away with the spirits of the bush, hiding in mulga
hearing echoes from tribes who inhabit rocks
creeks and scrambling prickly scrub
stretching between isolated taller trees
waiting for something to appear
perhaps the very spirit of the place itself

bright pulse grows stronger
as sun rages towards noon
mirage hovers on horizon
and think can make out figure coming towards
and goanna, at rest for indefinite time
stirs on the grey bark of tree, and stares
distracts from reverie
and when look again towards approaching person
nothing is to be seen