APAD 29: A Somonka

Note: The somonka is a Japanese form – basically two tankas written as two love letters to each other (one tanka per love letter). This form usually demands two authors, but it is possible to have a poet take on two personas. A Somonka The sun is too bright too...

APAD 28: At the Triennial

At the Triennial In a dimmed room, headphoned patrons move together standsitwavelean as if linked on a single Christmas light circuit standsitwaveleanpoint   The final instruction apparently bids them lie on the floor and feign sleep. Observers then note the...

APAD 27: Somewhere Between Here and There

Somewhere Between Here and There She was ever so polite her English clipped and clear as she interrupted my journey-directing to say: ‘Incomplete information – so guidance suspended. Please use direction arrows and remaining kilometre information to complete your...

APAD 26: The Drover’s Wife

The Drover’s Wife as viewed by 5 and 8 yo It’s a woman with a small head, big feet and a shaggy brown dress.   I wouldn’t buy it because her feet are too big for her head and she doesn’t look happy. She looks like she’s going to the...

APAD 24: Haunted House

Haunted house Stone walls and chimneys doorways and window openings linger longest stand inside eyes open slide window panes aside set the slots for the roof beams frame the tiles listen for hinge-squeal and door-slam footsteps on a rough-hewn floor what do you call...