It’s lovely to have a view of Mana Island to gaze upon from my private painting studio in Titahi Bay.
Here’s some recent poetry inspired by the many moods of the island I look at every day:
Today I cannot see my island
She is shrouded and cloaked in cloud
Hidden from the view
Of her usual nosey neighbours
Our island has reappeared
Beaming as usual
Te Tauihu at the back
Beckoning beautifully high and clear
Singing for me to come near
Every evening
We would watch the sun set
Over Mana Island
Making each other dinners
Infused with love
Taking turns at saying different karakia
Out on the deck
Before we ate
Staring into the horizon
Giving thanks for all the blessings
At our colourful table
Singing praises
And laughing together
Admiring the view
Each day moving forward
The both of us
Into the new
I am happy to now be working on a new series of small paintings featuring our very special island.
The completed works will be available to purchase online in time.
