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Poems written nine years after her brother died, to create something from the memories of their childhood.
Has three parts, 'Piano,' 'Green,' and 'Wings.'
Contents
* Contents derived from the Canberra,Australian Capital Territory,:Molonglo Press,1993 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Prami"Midsummer: the blinds were drawn against the heat",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
(p. 11)
AppleSmilei"Our mother aimed the black Box Brownie,",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
(p. 12)
On the Beachi"For his first meeting with end and beyond,",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
(p. 13)
Cypressi"Papa fetched the clippers for the hedge.",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
(p. 14)
Pianoi"Over the gravel and grass and road, barefoot",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
(p. 17)
Humbugsi"Visiting day at Mitcham Sunset Home:",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
(p. 18)
Nightfalli"'No!' said Papa and went down the Torrens Arms.",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
Children watch the family fowls being executed. When they are restless after nightfall their father, who left the killing to their grandmother, tells them fairy and ghost stories, and their grandmother is concerned he will give them dreams.
(p. 20)
WallsWallsi"At Delmonte, Mrs Frayne above",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
(p. 21)
Quincei"The promise of its scent proved false each year:",Jan Owen,
single work poetry
(p. 25)
