Sunrise By The River

As bright morning gaze peeks through coarse canvas,

A dawn chorus celebrates the sunrise,

Glistening beads of haze settle throughout.

The lyrebird sings its deceptive disguise.

Crystal rivulets explore new trails,

The kookaburra chortles from his crest,

A wispy blade falls; disrupting the seal,

A Joey draws warm breakfast from its nest.

Icy water washes off sultry waves,

Pressure dissipates with the cool ripples,

Needle limbs balance on crystal facet,

His wing flaps lightly; the cool air stipples,

Eyes eager and watching,

Calmness constructs a captivating composition.