Author: Claire

  • Night Flight

    A long flight across the night. You know why late flights are good? Because we cease to be earthbound and burdened with practicality. Ask the impertinent question. Talk about the idea that nobody has thought about yet… Be poets.” From The West Wing It’s a long time since I flew across the night. This trip was making…

  • The Joy of Flying

    I step from the Gautrain station into the airport and feel a little thrill of joy. A sudden sensation of well-being. I love this airport. The first of the Christmas lights are up. Twists of white lights along each railing, sprinkling the hanger-like space with sparkle. I don’t have time to pause above the international arrivals…

  • Jacaranda Time

    The blossoms fall The purple against blue sky Makes me think of you You who aren’t and who were You in London and Berlin and New York You who have never been Forgotten memories undiscovered Daydreams that never happened Another year goes by Another season of jacaranda blossoms You who aren’t and who were You…