Moon silvered plateau
tearing branches
from tree top surf
that breaks wildly over
pale sandstone heights
Sheoaks singing and
pale Gums twisting
wild wind clutching at
weatherboards creaking and
roof iron rattling
White Cockatoos sleeping
deep in darkness at
waterfalls bottom
dreaming of sunrise
while Possums play
Today the icy, wintry winds are gone, having failed to stop the burgeoning green haze of spring
Alder, Apple, Oak, and Cherry are all streching leaves into the sun's warmth
Waratah brightens the creek-side shadows, while Grevillea and Rosemary bask in the sun
giving nectar to the honey-makers
Spring is coming at last to the Blue Mountains, and while we bask in the milder days twixt Winter's ice and Summer's fires, our thoughts go out to all those on the northern side of the equator who are suffering the floods and hurricanes and fires of Autumn - stay safe, and watch out for your neighbour.
Pindraig
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