Martha Iserman Open Studio – Review
On Saturday I attended the home and art studio of Martha Iserman as part of the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios. Nestled on the side of …
Author: Morte Oakley
Too important for goodbye
I tell you ‘later.’That I’ll see you next time.I remind you to stay safe,Or eat well.To take care. Sometimes I’ll laugh and add‘Be good’Even knowingYou …
The Swimmer
“What’s he doing, Dad?” “He’s swimming,” I said. “But…” “Yeah, I know. Just don’t tell him, okay? He might get stuck.” “But he’s not stuck …
Short Horror #1
It’s a lovely day. I’m lying out on the lawn, watching the clouds float across the wide blue sky. There are soft noises around me …
Short Horror #2
The neighbourhood is quiet. It’s Saturday afternoon, and the big game is on. Everyone is inside, watching. I walk the streets with my dog, Aussie. …
Pavlova a la Morte
Pavlova is my husband’s favourite dessert. For many years his mother made the best pavlova, and mine always failed. I tried many recipes, but never …
Flutter
I hit a rosella todayWhile driving along Burwood Highway.I saw it and two othersFly across in front of meFrom the medium strip.Too late.I heard the …
No. Not this time
I was asked todayif I could do somethingThat I’ve done before.Nothing difficult.At least, it wasn’t last time.Just mingle with a crowd,All in costume,Taking photos.Making the …
Oz ComicCon 2022
For our family, ComicCon has been a tradition for six years now. It would’ve been seven, but 2020 was cancelled for obvious reasons. I started …
It’s the Cough
I sit and wheeze and sneezeThen the cough goes offMy head pounds gentlyLike the subtle tap of a pile driverOn the river’s edgeBoom boom boomCoughBoom …