The Tree Of Man Marathon & cross-country running reflections on poetry

reflections on poetry

‘Twin timelines

From the moment my son came into the world – my life changed

As they embark on a passionate love affair

With little to no equipment

The Tree Of Man Marathon & cross-country running reflections on poetryOne of Patrick White's most loved novels in which he creates a memorable portrait of human resilience Stan Parker, with only a horse and a dog for companions, journeys to a remote scrubby patch of land that he has inherited in the Australian hills. When the land is cleared enough for a rudimentary house to be built, Stan brings his new wife, Amy, to the wilderness. Together they struggle to establish a home for themselves and their growing family. And