Snow Gums at Coolah Tops
Beautiful lady of the forest
So slender so tall,
Elegant.
Satin smooth white limbs
Dignified and shapely,
Poised.
Outstretched branches
Decorated with feathers,
Stylish.
Head dress of leaves
Gum nuts and blossoms,
Adorned.
Flowing ribbons of bark
Swirling and twirling from her waist,
Glamorous.
Soft alpine grass caress her feet
Dancing diamonds of dew,
Rhythmic
Fragrant oils permeate the air
Her aromatic signature,
Perfumed.
Massed choirs of bird song
Warbling to serenade her,
Classical.
Beautiful lady of the forest
You keep an untidy house,
Indifference.
Her fallen limbs lie scattered
For insects, spiders, snakes,
Sanctuary.
Cares not about fire
Emerges to her former elegance,
Manicured.