(Mallee is a kind of low scrub that grows in arid areas of Australia, where it stretches for miles and miles. Saltbush is a low greyish bush that is also found covering the plains in the arid zone. A currawong is a bird found in the mallee regions.)
The currawongs screeched in the mallee
as we said our goodbyes at the door,
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awesome.. you made proper use of this form. awesome
Wow! What a hellish scene, quite otherworldly! Unlike the scene you paint, your writing is lush with metaphor and has taken root as a memorable piece. -chuck
Great picture of a painful parting which has a definite feel of permenance and location.