The land folk

Eucalyptus trees, Canberra
Eucalyptus trees, Canberra

Native guardians,
though scarred and frayed, steady still,
rooted, stand their ground.


Same trees, different haiku. Here.

It’s what you make it

Earrings for sale at the National Multicultural Festival, Canberra
Earrings for sale at the National Multicultural Festival, Canberra

A precious relic,
or decorative ear pieceโ€”
all’s nationalism.