The Elegant Gum Tree

Soft and barky.

As I run my hand along this gentle and generous gum tree,

I plant my foot on a thin, v-shaped, brick hard branch.

As I step up, I feel so alive and free as I take a breath in.

I find another place I can pull myself up, it smells like

bright, elegant, red gumnut flowers.

I couldn’t believe my sight, as I took another step,

I saw mountain after mountain.

Keep stepping higher and higher, passing so many, bright, elegant, red gumnut flowers.

This place, this place is my safe place.