Tree

The gentle whisper of the leaves fills my ears 

The chirp-chirp of the birdies only to hear 

The sight of the wattle only to see 

A beautiful, lush forest, all in one tree. 

The magpies singing and dancing 

The lorikeets are as loud as a lively street 

Gumnuts falling on the roof 

Drumming the tin with the beat. 

Our bush is rich with wildlife 

Insects, birds galore!! 

It’s a lively city 

And a quiet place that I adore. 

This place is our own backyard 

Special, spectacular, simple 

A quiet place to calm down 

This place is our temple.