Some say writing poems
About the Bush, Scrub,
Desert, Outback,
Is not relevant today
To the average urban Aussie;
But I dare to suggest
It is the duty of poets to write
Of the wonders of the Bush,
In order to tempt the urbanites
Out of their comfort zone cities
To experience the peace,
Wonders, open spaces
And the spirit-healing
Of our marvellous Aussie Bush.