The Towering Gum Tree

Beneath the shelter of the towering gum tree.  
I feel the cool wind brush against my flushed face 
I look up at the baby blue sky, heat from the Burran sky radiating, 
I lie on the crunchy leaf floor, enjoying the security of my special place.  

Under the shade of the towering gum tree, 
I feel at peace. I feel safe and secure. 
I hear birds joyfully tweeting and leaves rustling. 
The comfort was sweet, and ever so pure.  

In the calm of the towering gum tree 
I’m engulfed by the scent of eucalyptus and pine 
The smell so soothing, and sweetly aromatic 
A lovely scene to be in, a scene so fine 

Right by the towering gum tree, 
I rest beside this tree, so tall 
As the test of time begins to approach 
It still stays unfazed, unlike all 

Once beneath the shelter of the towering gum tree, 
I felt the cool wind brush against my flushed face 
I looked up at the baby blue sky, as heat from the Burran sky radiated 
I once was there, on the crunchy leaf floor, enjoying the security of my special place.