No one is immune

Trees in winter, Canberra

Looking sickly pale,
slender bones, brittling in cold;
the flu gets trees, too.

Epitome of patience

Winter afternoon, Canberra

Enduring mother:
gathering leaves, harmless seems,
til she avenges.

For there’s magic in the sand

backyard garden in winter, Canberra

Give me a garden;
trees branching out to heavens,
I will grow in peace.

Resilient, by your side

Eucalyptus (gum) trees in Canberra — Eucalyptus trees, also known as gum trees

As the winter gums
brave the weather’s vagaries,
good friends have your back.

No reason to stay

Clear skies on a winter morning, Canberra

Clear skies, green signals,
bare streets, waiting horizons,
prepare to take off.