The happiest daisy
By Mia R
Published 26 September 2024
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)