The Pohutakawa

Out my window each day I can see

The most magnificent Pohutakawa tree!

I’ve watched it from the beginning of December

Assemble flowers glorious to remember.

It blocks out houses, sky and hill,

Which through the winter I would thrill;

Each year it seems to grow in stature,

The advent of summer, a miracle of nature!

 I catch my breath in wonder

Each time I lift my head,

To view that mighty Pohutakawa tree,

Its brilliant red blossoms blowing free