The small, quiet, and yet beautiful

and flourished daisy

danced in the wind. As fragile as a feather

and as delicate as silence. 

 

The daisy swayed in the guwara (strong wind)

while giving a strong emotion of happiness and hope.

White petals that were shining through the darkness 

With warm smiles on their faces.

 

She danced with the colourful, joyful,

And stunning valley. And yet she 

Was quiet like a squirrel 

During hibernation.

 

She whispered and mumbled words

That only an ant can hear.

Her vibrant pink and purple colours 

Brightened the world.

 

The sun happily sang and danced 

As time passed. Dogs, cats, mice, rabbits,

they all passed this daisy until

time stopped… and everything was as quiet as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

Gundungurra language reference: Bindi by Kirli Saunders (Magabala Books, 2020)