Artist

Child looks at the sun
traces the rays on her canvas;
yellow daisy blooms.

Perseverance

A three-month labour;
Mother Nature persevered,
to give birth to spring.

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Today, 1 September, is the first day of the Australian spring.

Filters through dense fog:
little rebel winter sun,
springs into wattle.

Walking down the street,
it springs up unexpected—
seasons change so soon.

The air is warmer,
itchy noses are running;
spring’s good rush is here.