And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight... Genesis 2:9
I walk among the trees
in the afternoon with you.
See the white gum;
sunshine on the long branch is golden, but
I cannot reach it.
Like the second last note of a melody,
this tree is beautiful to me.
Do you like it too?
I will pick up the sticks it drops,
collect them in the council bin -
dry sticks,
dead.
But, the tree is living; planted
in dusty soil, on sandstone,
beside orange flowers
flaming like candles.
Can a tree possibly know
that it is gloriously lovely?
Who should I thank for this sight?
Perhaps I will be as still as these
other trees tonight,
and listen,
sh.
Categories:
gumtree, beauty, nature, tree,
Form: Free verse
Excitement filled the bushland as December was near
Every creature had been waiting for Christmas time - all year.
Wallabies hung their stockings on a gumtree branch with care
Just as all nice children do – everywhere.
Meanwhile those more up to date logged on the internet
sending E mails to Santa to see what they could get
Koalas draped high treetops with shiny garlands green
And furry possums lined their dens in golden glitter sheen
Wallabies joined in with bright balloons hung on their tails
All the crows tied streamers, cascading from the rails.
Kookaburras’ laughter changed to Christmas songs
While magpies and peewees piped along in throngs.
A wombat and a bandicoot made honeysuckle punch
The parrots came too early and drank’ til they got drunk
And when the’ Magic Pudding’ came to help with Christmas Dinner
His taste was so delicious he left a trifle thinner.
With a Kangaroo as Santa, his pouch stuffed full of cheer
hopping ‘round the outback in the hottest time of year
Just guess what all the drovers got- lots of ice-cold beer.
Suzanne Delaney
For Children's Christmas Poem Contest for Carol Eastman
Categories:
gumtree, children, christmas, december, kids,
Form: Rhyme