almost sundown the day lengthens car by car Sandra took photos as the work progressed. This is Peter Cramond carving my boulder: ![]() The committee selected haiku that fit various locations along the path. The two other new boulders/poets were: empty platform - my shadow grows longer waiting for you Jacek Margolak, Poland summer clouds the river and I inclined to the sea Peter Yovu, USA On July 24/07, Sandra sent a report to the three of us: "This morning we had a blessing and dedication of the three new poem-boulders, and a very pleasant occasion it was. Maori elders from the local marae led the dedication, which included a prayer (in Maori), hymns and each person present touching each of the rocks. Each poem was also read out and a small biography of each poet given. The Mayor of the rural district which includes Katikati made a short speech and everyone adjourned for morning tea at the home of Catherine Mair, our chairwoman, afterwards." ![]() Although I'll never see the Pathway in person, I feel a warm connection to this faraway community. And I appreciate the hard work of all those involved, including the volunteers who put in so many hours. I smile each time I think of my little haiku from Canada on its special rock "down under"!
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