Gunlom At Kakadu

GUNLOM AT KAKADU Between the rugged battlements of weather beaten rock, A waterfall has carved its path through solid granite block. That endless tone as water fell sure soothed one's weary soul, The cool clear pool beneath its walls was like a crystal bowl. Pandanus fringed its sandy edge, Swamp Paper Barks as well, Its everlasting solitude sure cast a pleasant spell. The intermittent song of birds sung melodies so sweet, So took a spell to sit a while, to bathe my weary feet. In future times when I get down, if life should make me blue, I'll just recall that spot I saw, Gunlom, at Kakadu.