The ripples of the lake
the clear and calm waters
the fishes that swim by
the red-headed swallows that dive for food
the brown group of ducks that waddle in the reeds

The noisy miners that call at their friends
the swaying of the trees
the soft breeze that blows by
the birds that fly by

The silent chatter in the background
the splashing of an ibis having a shower
the thumping of the steps
the humming of the plane

The sun on my back as I write this poem
the sounds of nature
the animals around