Poems by Michael Atherton -
‘A Sydney Calendar’ highlights the life of
Sydney as the months pass by and the seasons
change. During the year, we celebrate events
such as Anzac Day, and ‘Vivid’ — a festival of light and sound.
‘Sonifications’ reflects the life of a career musician who
travelled the world, learned diverse musical instruments
and enjoyed multicultural collaborations. There is, for
me, an intriguing overlap between the sounds of nature
and the sounds of culture.
‘Poems of a Single Breath’ comprises the four elements,
Earth, Water, Air and Fire, with the addition of Metal
and Seasons. It follows the seventeenth-century practice
exemplified by Basho in adhering to three lines of 5, 7
and 5 syllables.
‘Haiku Images’ joins images and text using photos
captured with a camera and an
iPhone. They complement each other emphasising
nature and the built environment.