This week on The Deep Shore, I yearn to be water. This poem was written in a haven-of-a-home in Deep Bay, Southern Tasmania.

This poem is a love song to the uncontained yet steady power of the natural world, and how the elements we are in relationship with can represent traits that we as humans can long to feel, though at times feel so unattainable to embody in their purity and ancient origin.

How do we belong among these elements? Can we be in conversation with the other-than-human and hear the clarity of these voices in their own essence and simplicity?

Words by Helena Turner.

Music by Cat Bednarski.

This week on The Deep Shore, a poem of blessing. A poem to bless your life and bless your way.

This poem is inspired by John O'Donohue's 'Beannacht', which is the gaelic word for blessing.

The ocean soundscapes in this episode were recorded on wukaluwikiwayna (Maria Island) on the East Coast of Lutruwita, Tasmania, a place of deep remembering and heartache. May the spirit of the ocean touch your heart and bring a moment of peace to your day.

Words by Helena Turner.

Music by Cat Bednarski.

This first episode is an introduction to 'The Deep Shore' Podcast, an entryway into solace, rest, and remembering.

Theme music by Cat Bednarski.

Cover art by Kate Ryder.

Words by Helena Turner.

The Deep Shore is recorded on Muwinina country, in Nipaluna, Hobart.