Smooth black rocks
Cold clear water
Deep pools of darkness
Surrounded by vibrant hues of green and brown
The sound of falling water
Breaking through the silence of the ancient forest
Shadows moving around in the ferns
Rotting logs scattered at the base of the falls
Life existing at a slower pace
The movement of moss growing
Of leaves returning to the dark earth
Life and death on nature's time
Ancient trees born and dying over millenia
Water flowing through subterranean caverns
Hollowing mountains
Emerging to tumble down smooth granite slopes
Flowing through lush ferneries and quiet glades
Sounds in the darkness
Life and death on a daily rhythm
The natural world and the order of life
Nature at peace
Time measured on a different scale
Dr Geoff Wilmshurst spent 40 years as a professional teacher in disability education. He now spends his time travelling , writing and painting, and enjoying life with his wife Lorraine. He lives in the Blue Mountains in NSW, and finds inspiration for his work in its environment and that of similar places such as Tasmania and New Zealand. He hopes through art and poetry to connect with others, to make a positive difference in their lives, and to share the experience of what it means to be human and part of the natural world.