2008
you and I walking down Lambdon Quay on a cool, clear night
to Frank Kitts Park to watch the fireworks
Obama newly elected, Spoltopia newly born and delicate
so much Hope
2009
Heading to the Munger Trail for your first century
A Curious George jersey.
Looking back, this still feels like the Best Year.
2010
You were back from Alaska
still wounded
has it ever healed?
2011
My feet a little numb from the cold Gisborne sands
Back in Aotearoa, and warm in a way
no words can describe
2012
Legs still a little tired from Mt. Matthews
Watching the fireworks again,
But now from home, Te Kainga
our bedroom window.
Your old wound open, a secret . . .
2013
Apart
Spoltopia dying, the one thing I would die for
Wondering
Does she have fighting instinct to save this, our child?
