Summer Waipiro Bay Under the Norfolk pines they sat, relaxed, Two women chatting, now their chores were done, One spoke of menfolk, and their fishing skill The catch that day had been a bumper one. The other thought the gardens were too dry, Looked out to sea and wished the rain would come. But cloudless blue filled all the bowl of heaven, And wavelets lapped the wide beach at their feet, As though the calm warm days would always stay. Drowsy, they let the summer's warmth Steal through them till their chatter ceased, And soft contentment eased their busy minds From house and children and all daily needs. Only cicada's song and seagull's cry Vibrated in the air as they slept on. Marie Perry.
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Te Ao Hou, 1973, Page 5
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124Summer Waipiro Bay Te Ao Hou, 1973, Page 5
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