Birds of the Australian Gumtree

The gumtree's leaves rustling intensifies,

as the wind blows stronger, squinting eyes. 

The crows' lonely squawking rings in my ears,

which redden in the cold winter breeze. 

I perceive the bugs beneath the leaves,

who were as content as can be. 

I gaze at the gumtree to the other side

and see a blue wren, a chest full of pride. 

In that moment, I take a crunchy bite

of my steamy hot toast smothered in Vegemite. 

A flight of swallows above me dance together with delight. 

I think to myself - what a wonderful sight.