In the rainforest
Lyrebird is the first to wake
leaving repertoire for later
his own sweet song rings out across the valley
opening hearts to the brilliance of the morning
those clear notes tone
tuning the vibration of his essence
with the Songlines of this Dreaming Country
harmonizing the pulse of life
enticing leaves to drink the morning dew
and soften breath with mist
dome of Bunya Pine silhouettes against the dawn
as Cabbagetree and Bangalow awake in groves
November evenings herald light
Fireflies emerge from annual slumber
to twinkle starlight through the trees
Satin’s bower is rebuilt
Performance stage bedecked in blue
Frogs serenade in creek meanders
where Platypus reside
on forest trails Catbird is the last to sound
to call the soul to rest
© Jeannie Lawson, 2013
Jeannie will be our guide through the Forest of Tranquility on Sunday, 8th September. Jeannie is an experienced environmental educator, and recipient of the Pride of Australia Medal, 2011, as well as an award-winning poet. Over the past year, Jeannie has spent considerable time in the Forest, sometimes camping overnight. Her poem shares how the Forest has spoken to her. What will it say to you?
If you’re planning to come to Poetry in the Forest, please RSVP now by emailing info@centralcoastpoets.com.au or phoning Mark on 0401 862 210.
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Read more about Jeannie Lawson here: http://www.harmonyvisions.net.au/
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