3 Poems by Geoffrey Aitken

for others

the trick it seems
is to sleep on it,
overnight it
in such a fashion
that by dawn
and your rising,
it has disappeared
ethered,
vanished,
dissolved and
       you can go about your business,
       guilt-free

Human Rights Australia
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Bioinfo

Minimalism drives Geoffrey Aitken away from the scene of mental unwellness for those without voices. Widely published - locally (AUS), and internationally (the UK, US, CAN, CN & FR). Most recently, 'Cacti Fur' (US), ‘Oxygen’ (AUS) & 'Flashes of Brilliance' (US). Older. He chases suburban congeniality.