THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD

THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD

It is autumn in Australia

And shadows are getting longer,

There is a freshness in the air

And somehow I feel stronger.

Gone is the endless blistering heat

Which saps our energy so.

Instead we have warm days

And cooler breezes blow.

We’ve picked the fruit from laden trees

And crops have been gathered in.

The vintage has come and once more we see

Grapes in many a bin.

We relish the colours of autumn leaves

Grey skies and an early evening fire.

Hot chocolate on a rainy night –

Of that I shall never tire.

But on your side of the world

There is the very first hint of green,

A hyacinth, a crocus and a daffodil ~

The prettiest sight you have seen.

For winter is leaving your land and heart

And I know that brings you pleasure

I wish you a springtime of golden joys

With happy memories to treasure.

I wish you a summer of contented days

With blue skies and meals in the sun

I wish you happiness always

Until your race is run.

  

© Linda J, V aughan