Rata and Mistletoe (Classic Reprint)

A lyrical journey through land, memory, and longing This collection pulls together intimate poems that fuse landscapes, Maori culture, and personal reflection into a cohesive, emotionally resonant voice. The verses move between rural bush scenes and urban shores, offering glimpses of home, loss, and hope.

- Experience vivid imagery of Maoriland, the bush, rivers, and coast, portrayed with warmth and reverence.
- Feel memories of home, exile, and the pull of tradition against modern life.
- Encounter a range of moods—from quiet longing to defiant courage—within a single, sweeping voice.
- Explore themes of homeland, identity, memory, and the passage of time through lyric, accessible poetry.

Ideal for readers of contemporary lyric poetry and New Zealand literature, those who enjoy nature-infused verse and reflective, evocative storytelling.