Tara Hills

We wake early It is dark and quiet Our accommodation was well-insulated The 3 degree temperature outside Shocks our bodies  As we drive  Our eyes find delight  The hills have been snow-capped overnight SONYA COSSEY...

Puysegur Point (When a Pilot Met a Poet)

Paul – Pilot and Engineer You showed me me something While flying to Puysegur In your helicopter I had asked about the wind And if you could only react to the gusts You said there are a few techniques That can make the journey less rough It’s better, you said,...

Milford Sound

I don’t really count this as waiting… I’m just being While he’s busy doing My feet and my mind wander I ponder I pray He checks, tests, and calibrates I enjoy a quiet day Reading, writing, thinking I don’t really count this as waiting… I’m just being SONYA COSSEY...

Manapouri

I live a pretty special life I get to travel with my husband View the mountains From my picnic rug  Next to the weather station High vis vests work a treat Here comes another helicopter They’ll see me from the sky,  Relaxing But really I’m writing Putting...

Lake Wakatipu

Writer’s paradise of a day Coffee while editing Wine while reading Easy-listening jazz  The background soundscape Blue lake and green trees  The stunning-sight landscape An escape From regular routine Simply wonderful and inspiring SONYA COSSEY...

When Will I Write a Poem I Like

I haven’t written any poems that I like lately  But still I keep on writing  Because I figure if I keep on churning  Eventually I’ll write something I like  I’ll hit a stroke of gold  Pen something worth sharing  Write lines that have...