The Nightcap Oak
By George P
Published 29 September 2024
I hear, tell, of an endangered tree.
A tree that only lives on Mt Nardi
What does it look like? What might it be?
Let's go find out, just you and me.
The camera's packed and ready to use,
Along with plenty of water and food
As we walk through the bush, we can see
rays of the sun shining through the leaves,
Birds singing sweetly without a care,
here, there, everywhere.
As we get closer, we feel its power
raining down like an invisible shower
Up and up we climb so high
It's as if this tree will touch the sky
On top of the range, we find the great tree
The Nightcap Oak now stands before me
An ancient elder, it's here just to be
All that it is, peace and beauty.
Will it be here next time? We don't know
All I can say is it's a beautiful Oak.