Johanna's BlogElizabeth Allen
b. 1977, Australia
Elizabeth Allen's poetry has been published in several Australian literary journals and magazines including HEAT, Hermes, Hobo and Southerly. A chapbook of her poetry, Forgetful Hands, was published by Vagabond Press, 2005. She is currently working towards a longer collection. She is studying for a Masters of Teaching at Sydney University so she might one day be a primary school teacher. She also works voluntarily for Vagabond Press as part of their production and launch team.
Before Tomorrow
Rain runs in strands,
from a wooden beam
to her left ankle.
The gardenia leaves
are laquered
a gloss of deep
green moonlight.
her mind feels
for that thin space
between breath
and thought:
just to listen
to the night
damp, breathing,
not comparing itself
to anything
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