Cockatoos Atop Christmas Trees
December
December heralds the end of yet another year
but never fear
December welcomes in Summer
Well, at least, here Down Under!
Better yetā¦ unbelievable but trueā¦ schoolās out!
We crawl across the line, narrowly escaping āburnoutā.
This year weāve almost a fortnight to relax
Cool off in the sea, mountain streams, dams and lakes,
Before loved ones gather together
On Christmas Day in hot or stormy weather.
Sulphur-crested Cockatoos adorn casuarinas
perched atop like white angels
She-oak needles waft citrus fragrance
Along bush trails and barbed wire fence.
Before we know it, Decemberās over; itās the end of the year
Look back and reflect; look forward with hope and good cheer.
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Growing up in tropical Far North Queensland, (Australia) weād chop a branch off a Casuarina (She-oak) and decorate it as our fragrant Christmas tree.
Written for the challenge below:
See below for a mention of a disastrous Casuarina Christmas tree!
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Comments (10)
Thereās a wonderful sense of release here schoolās out, burnout escaped and space to breathe again.
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Very nice, Angie. I have a big flock of sulphur-crested cockatoos that come by nearly every day and perch on the power line outside my place. As you would know, they make quite a noise!
What a great way to make the ritual work, no matter the place and season of the year. I still remember warmly 2018 Christmas in Brazil, in a balmy +25C weather. Great entry to Mikeās challenge, Angie!
I had to look up Casuarina trees...and then said, "OH! A pine tree" Of course...perfect Christmas trees. And the cockatoo...a perfect dove. I hope you and yours have a wonderful time and God bless.
This was so festive and beautiful! Loved your poem!
That is such a cute conceptual poem
Nicely done, and I learned about your beautiful Casuarina tree. Thanks for sharing, and have a sunny holiday.šš
You live in Australia? I thought UK. Silly me. I love reading vocal creators work, I find things about them little by little ā¤ļø like reading a puzzle
As a fellow Australian I love this! I grew up in North QLD (Townsville) and I remember it rained in summer with the cyclones. Whenever we have a warm overcast day now, I instantly feel like it's Christmas!