Ray of Hope

Under the clear blue painted sky,

Lush, smaragdine leaves gaze at the furry creature,

as the stars wink back as gracefully as a swan.

It slowly warbles along the mouldy, brown branches.

It gazes dreamily above the city of clouds,

as the early night wraps around the silent forest.

The fresh scent of emerald Eucalyptus wafts into the koala's nose,

filling its heart with merriment,

ready for idyllic night of sleep.

Little does it know about the crimson demon sneaking up tonight,

and the smoky damp fire flaring.

Koala snuggles up with a slight hope for tommorrow.