Live Encounters Poetry & Writing, Special Edition on Humour June 2024.
What’s in a caravan name? poem by Brendan Ryan.
What’s in a caravan name?
Swift, Dove, Penguin
Hawk, Eagle,Swan
Goldstream, Millard, Viscount
Genesis, Esperance, Blue Sky
Leader, Serenity Source, Wonderland
Evernew, Cruisin’, Esperance
Silverline , Starcraft, Outlander
Atlantis, Elegance, Destiny
Galaxy, Supreme, Expanda
Good life, Golden Child, Bellagio
Scorpion, Patriot, Dirt Roader
Enforcer, Bush Tracker, Razorback
Defender, Counterstrike, Crusader
Gator, Road Owl, Manta Ray
Trooper, Razor, Eliminator
often towed by a Defender, Ram or Raptor.
© Brendan Ryan
Brendan Ryan lives in Geelong. His poetry, reviews and essays have been published in literary journals and newspapers, including Contemporary Australian Poetry (Puncher and Wattman) and The Anthology of Australian Prose Poetry. The author of seven collections of poetry, his memoir, Walk Like a Cow, was published in 2020 by Walleah Press. His latest collection of poetry is Feldspar, published by Recent Work Press 2023. His New and Selected Poems will be published in 2025 by Recent Work Press.