I Know

I am going to miss you That distant mirage In the simmering heat That clash With indentured Culture And beat An out of step Brolga In a mating Meet I just want to thank you For your Endless summer I never had to ask myself How many were left Only How many beaches Left To explore I appreciate All you did for me Like the comfort Of a northern breeze And Know now The debt To which I can not Repay Yet Shared memories Will break me Into a smile Just remember Just remember I respected you My love In all Your natural beauty And guises