Tuesday, August 29, 2006

6 - Erewhon




At the royal gate and in a crematorium,
One who stands by others is indeed a true friend.
The Hitopadesha


No Fear


Umbrella on a
motorbikeBuddha
above the wheel
Conveyor-belt
for flowers and offerings



‘Show a little compassion, guys …’


Blood nose mosquito
bites hip bruises
sandal sores
cyber-egg or Samurai pork
burgerFeed your head


[Summer Book from Eye Street, ed. Raewyn Alexander
(Auckland: Bright Communications, 2005) 7].

Erawan


END OF TRAIL

Seventh level of the waterfall

The best pool was definitely number three, with a little cave behind the waterfall where one could climb in and sit, safe from the white squall outside.



“Thailand slut” uniform – this consists of as few clothes as possible, as tight as possible, with as much cleavage and arse showing as possible. The male equivalent is even more disturbing. It’s called showing respect for local customs.



Sidewalk Restaurant Menu

Steak Muu/ Steak Kai
Brawnie (served with ice-cream)

Easy.com
let’s click

Beside a teddy bear and boy on a moonbeam:

HAPPINESS IS A DREAM

FOR GET ME NOT [on the side of a blue van]

5 - Rafthouse




A king, a family woman, a Brahmin,
A minister and breasts;
When displaced from their proper positions,
Do not appear attractive.
The Hitopadesha


Wat Tam Sua


A B DAnother Bloody
Dogthe more you wait
the worse it getsScreaming
gibbons captured
when they come to drink



Khun Phen


It’s gonna be hard
we could’ve eaten them

a horse a sword the soul
of an unborn childbats
roost inside the cave


[Summer Book from Eye Street, ed. Raewyn Alexander
(Auckland: Bright Communications, 2005) 6].