Marilyn Humbert
On a day like this
dawn hauls herself upright
pink fingers curling above the rim
on a day like this
queuing for basics among empty shelves
spilt frozen peas scrunch underfoot
on a day like this
navigating the maze of government spin
and social-distancing
on a day like this
self-isolation, food delivery delayed
my mouth full of dust
on a day like this
magpies rustle gum leaves
I walk alone
in sunshine
two plovers lead the way
down the bush track
