Look and Listen

Look,

Look at the burning red and orange,

Of the Australian Outback sky at sunset.

Look,

Look at that mob of kangaroos,

Look at that pair of koalas.

Look at that crackle of cockatoos.

Listen,

Listen to the laugh of the kookaburras,

Listen to the shrieks of the common brushtail possums,

Listen to the barks and howls of the dingoes.

Listen,

Listen to the rustling of the leaves on the trees,

Listen to the pitter-patter of the much-needed rain,

Listen to the wind howling, along with the dingoes.

The nature of the Australian Outback is calling.

It is hard to believe that you are not dreaming,

And, no one can blame you.

After all, the Australian Outback is truly breathtaking.