Poor Koala

The raging fires,

fingers of fierce flame,

licking its burnt, charcoal lips, 

Poor koala.

The grey furball, cowering in fear

The impending danger, far and near,

The koala climbs down the tree, trying to escape,

Poor koala

The trees burnt, black and gloomy,

The fire's roar distant

Long spindly branches, reaching out - habitat gone,

Poor Koala

Rescue centres - heroes on wheels,

Helps koala recover,

Friendship, family, forever,

Koala.