Rachael Bryant
Ode to the land
Your blue sky-
And many colours
Birds flying high.
Scrub lines, never ending
Dry soil-warm and soft
Native animals seen from afar
Thunder booming! Frightening!
Lightening bright and shining
Many seasons, different weather
Summer; dry and warm
Autumn; cool and pleasant
Winter; wet and rainy-
Rejuvenating the land
Spring; sunny, fresh and green
Nothing here is ever boring or bland
All the seasons put together,
Every aspect of this country.
You're strong; enough to last forever
Sometimes at peace always challenging
Always an exciting home
You're always here,
Struggling through the years
Never lasting fears.
Unpredictable weather,
Sometimes cruel, mostly helping
This great big place, many acres
Big, bold and beautiful landmarks
You're sometimes hard and trying
Always protective, stubborn
Inspiring