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Brick and Glass

By Declan Fry

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Published 27 June 2023

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brick and glass
absorb sky

graffiti
signs urban shadows

life partially
windowed

Reflections by Declan Fry

Our poetic dialogue was mutually influential on both of our writing practices

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Declan Fry

Declan Fry (he/him) is a writer, essayist, and poet. Born on Wongatha…
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Ngurambang yali – Country speaks
~ Jeanine Leane

It’s been too long since I sat on granite in my
Country and thought

Too many years since I breathed this air—
Bunyi-ng—ganha
Felt this dirt—Ngamanhi Dhaagun
Smelt this dust—Budha—nhi Bunan

Listened for the sounds of her words that say
‘Balandha—dhuraay Bumal-ayi-nya Wumbay
abuny (yaboing)’—History does not have the
first claim. Nor the last word.
Nghindhi yarra dhalanbul ngiyanhi gin gu 
‘You can speak us now!’

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