Africa Where Art Thou? Quotes

“Autumn leaves snap and crackle
Seasons carry gravity,
Burdens, dreams,
Seeing and things.”
― Abigail George, Africa Where Art Thou?

“I stand alone, a woman, a girl, and a child.
Unsuccessful at my first attempts of a poem
I am miserable when I fail.”
― Abigail George, Africa Where Art Thou?

“Delay
The warmth
Of the smooth rocks
In the sun

Ripples
On the surface
Of pools in the surf
And on the beach

The rush
Of colour
In every destination
The uninterrupted flight plan

Vanishing acts
Flashbacks and passages
Rare appearances of family
The timeless dance

The swift motion
Of the perfect match
Of leaves against grass
Chameleon-like and provocative

This season is festive
Uncomplicated
Filled with high hopes
A portrait of a family

My demands are small
Summer is when you'll be home
From school
More grown up than before.”
― Abigail George, Africa Where Art Thou?

“Grovelling then busking
All at once
And all in time
Leaving a Ferris-wheel trail
Across a deep mountainous climb
Descended with rapture and with joy
Their mindless triumphant demeanour
Gossamer wings parade-parade
These gormless little ants
Full to the brimful
Empty to the last meandering weight
Pulled across the
Rotting fruit filled with retiring goodness
Tiny prissy princelings
These masterful creatures
Filled with adventuring spirit
March on, march on
Under the forgiving human's
Watchful, waiting and wandering eye.”
― Abigail George, Africa Where Art Thou?

“Are you in need of company?
Little by little -
Wind carries leaves.”
― Abigail George, Africa Where Art Thou?

“Lost in a world of
reaching.
My heart is formidable
I am still breathing.”
― Abigail George, Africa Where Art Thou?

“Fresh from memory
Caught in poverty
There is a web that lies beneath it all.”
― Abigail George, Africa Where Art Thou?