Harbour
Mud and shellcrunch
tui contemplative, plaintive
shocked by sonic boom
across the still water
the majestic Heads
blunt in the crisp-gold afternoon
stare mute across the wrinkled miles

It’s not much, but it’s from the heart, and it’s LeafSalon's contribution to the Manukau Libraries call for poems about Manukau City with a view to possible publication on its site.

They have already got some big names, and some little ones. As we live here, in Laingholm, and love our harbour for the above reasons and many more, this gets the major thumbs up from us. Contribute and enjoy.