I wrote this poem many years ago. 
It was published by Ars Poetica & online 
by Poetry Quay. I wonder where those 
publications are now. 
However, I'm glad to air the poem again. 
I hope you enjoy it. 
VOICES FROM THE PAST
She sent a card
In sympathy for Tom's death
with a note attached.
She had got religion 
and wanted to atone
for the affair she and Tom 
had in that mining town
forty years ago. 
Our children were in nursery school.
I thought she was my friend 
But in preserving 
her peace of mind
she has shattered mine. 
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Suitable for children 7 - 11 years. Shane, Mitch and Leanna discover an injured cormorant living at the creek. Then they have to protect the creek from the developers.

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