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Posted by in on 8-7-12

A cold day is always better
to numb a broken heart.
So keep hold of what you love
in the summer months –
no one wants the fire of heartache
magnified by forty degree heat.
I know I would rather embrace my sorrow
on a rainy Sunday
as opposed to a scorching Tuesday.
If you live in Darwin,
I suggest never falling in love.
But if doing so is inevitable,
maybe you should move …
to Melbourne.

 

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Voice: Barbara Llewellyn

 

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Brighton Beach Boatsheds With City In Background., Melbourne, Australia
Brighton Beach Boatsheds With City In Background., Melbourne, Australia
Groenhout, Christopher
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Additional Info

About the Contributor:

Julie is a poet/spoken word performer. Her shows "Everything I Don't Want To Be Known For" and "Something Like A Metaphor" were met exceptionally by Brisbane audiences. She is in the process of releasing her first collection "Untitled 9".

# of lines in poem:

14

2 Comments

  1. Haeli July 9, 2012 at 11:20 am

    This is a great piece of work!!! Its so exciting to read new amazing work, by local artists!!!! Congratulations Miss. Beveridge. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Thomas July 9, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I’ve been to both melbourne and darwin and I agree completely. This poem made me laugh out loud. I want to read more work from julie!

    Reply

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