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.