Monday, 25 June 2012

Pilbara Creeks

When we drive on the highway,
the signs spell out the creek names
as we pass over or through dry
dirt paths or on the rare occasion,
a creek bed that still has a puddle.
But they all have names, long
often complex names for the waterway
that only flows after heavy rains,
and I wonder when these creeks
last ran. Does anyone make sure
that they run at least once a year
or could they be entirely dried up
and everyone assumes they must run
at another time of the year, a time
that's not now?

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