Opoutere Nest Song Sky and water, quietsand. Little whistlethat gets up and goes. Bill Manhirefrom My Sunshine, VUP, 1996, and Collected Poems, VUP, 2001 Paula’s note: This poem resonates so acutely for me. I am transported to Te Henga Bethells Beach where the endangered dotterels also scutter and whistle. Bill Manhire’s latest poetry collection is … Continue reading Poetry Shelf Breathing Room: Opoutere Nest Song by Bill Manhire