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Revised version of my poem....(-:


A Far North Odyssey

On Queensland’s far north golden shore
amongst rainforests lush and green,
there lies a place you’ll yearn for more
where life’s relaxing and serene.

Across tall eucalypt and gum,
red ash and silver oak as well,
Above the tracks where curlews come,
you’ll view the distant ocean swell.

You’ll hear the kooka’s laughing call
or catch a birdwing’s gentle flight.
And watch sea eagles standing tall
while screeching at a pesky kite.

The local ospreys have a nest
atop a nearby power pole,
I know that you will be impressed
at how the parents play their role.

See climbing up a ghost gum tree
a monitor with its long tail.
Then like the Aborigine
you’ll view migrating humpback whale.

While sitting on the pristine beach
a pod of dolphins jump and play,
and turtles swim just out of reach
along the edge of this blue bay.

KuKu Yalanji people teach
the visitors of their old ways,
included is their native speech
and stories from the dreamtime days.

I’d like to recognise the staff
who always help you with a smile
and do things on their own behalf,
like going just that extra mile.

I know I haven’t covered all
the flora and the fauna there,
or sights and sounds that will enthral
embedding memories to share.

So where’s this gem in our far north?
it pleases me now to report,
and strongly urge you to go forth
to Thala Beach Lodge and Resort.


David J Delaney
06/07/2012 ©

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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