sleeper / noun 2. a timber, concrete or steel beam forming part of a railway track, serving as a foundation or support for the rails. 7. Colloquial a. someone or something that unexpectedly achieves success or fame. b. a book... which has slow but constant sales. 8. A spy who is allowed to carry on a normal life sometimes for years before being requested to undertake any espionage.
Macquarie dictionary, 3rd edition
Sleepers Salon – May 11th, 2006
Pensive punters
Jane Clifton, Angela Pippos' legs, and an amused Salonite.
The lovely Lydia.
The May Salon brought a full house.
And they were happy to be there.
The audience gets serious for a moment.
Angela Pippos definitely had the Goddess' Advantage.
Alice Garner and Linda Jaivin had all eyes and ears glued on them.
Text Publishing's Michael Williams made a brilliant Post-It Note Poetry Judge, qualified or not.