Minjerribah: Poems

By Madeleine Onraet

In Minjerribah, Brisbane poet Madeleine Onraet reveals poems written over twenty years visiting North Stradbroke Island with her growing family. Minjerribah is a personal response to this unique landscape, teaching us to listen to the wisdom of its timeless beauty. Dolphin, whale, kookaburra and tu

• Language: English
• Publisher: Insight Poetry
• Release date: Jun 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9780645347418

Madeleine Onraet

Madeleine Onraet writes poetry that focuses on the spiritual nature of existence, family life and the natural world. She has worked as a print journalist and hospital chaplain.

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ISBN (paperback) 978-0-6453474-0-1

ISBN (ebook) 978-0-6453474-1-8

In gratitude of the land

and for Steve, Tom and Harry

Acknowledgment of the

Quandamooka People and Country

We acknowledge the Quandamooka People, Traditional Owners and Custodians of the sacred land of Minjerribah. We respect their deep spiritual connection to Country and honour Elders past, present and emerging,