OH RIVER GUM

[Cropduster]

Oh River Gum

Oh river gum, your sprawling arms embrace an azure sky,
denude of wisps of pure white fleece that breezes hurried by.
Mottled branches stretching ever upward in a yawn,
awakening in morning light with each and every dawn.

Oh river gum, protector of the river and its banks,
I settle back against your bark, and verily give thanks
for watching over those who come to shelter in your shade
and flourish in the waters of a haven that you made.

Oh river gum, your beauty goes beyond the written word,
beyond the poet's dreaming, beyond the singing bird.
Beyond the artist's palette and beyond a lover's song.
Your beauty lies at riverbank, at home where you belong.

Copyright (c) Allan Cropper October 2015

[Heather]

They're beautiful trees Allan. Lots of little images and phrases in that poem made me smile.

Heather

[Cropduster]

Thanks Heather.

They are incredibly beautiful trees. These days I can view them from my back door.

[warooa]

Nothing more needed to be added to that Allan . . . . well put.

Cheers, Marty

[Cropduster]

Thanks Marty

[r.magnay]

A nice description of a majestic tree indeed Allan...be careful seeking shade beneath their canopy on a hot day though...they are also known as widow makers!...

[Cropduster]

Duly note Ross. Thanks.

They do look magnificent