Echoes of Earth
By Juliette A
Published 13 September 2023
Amidst Australia's vast and sunburnt plains,
A botanical treasure, its life sustains,
A threatened species, delicate and rare,
In nature's tapestry, a gem to bear.
With petals kissed by the morning dew,
It paints the land in hues of vibrant blue,
A fragile beauty, a symbol of grace,
In this ancient realm, it finds its place.
Yet human hands, a threat unseen,
Encroach upon this fragile scene,
Invasive forces, heedless and bold,
Endangering a future untold.
Let's join as stewards, protect and defend,
This native wonder, a gift to extend,
For in its survival, we too shall find,
A harmony with nature, intertwined.