Unimportant Messages

Stood outside in the evening light,
I notice afresh the telephone wires,
and wonder at how they carry my words.

The message that strikes me more
is the song of the pair perched on the wire;
the birdsong that carries on the evening air. 

The United Colours Of Eucalyptus

The rainbow eucalyptus

Patches of the outer bark are shed anually

showing a bright green inner bark

This then matures to a dark green that gives way
 to blue orange and maroon tones.