She seemed extremely cheerful
when she greeted us today
and welcomed us so warmly
as we set out on our way.
The tracks were bathed in sunlight
and the sky was powder blue.
The kookaburras chortled
till they had us chuckling too.
The undergrowth was buzzing
and the leaves of all the trees
were waving to each other
as they frolicked in the breeze.

But now she’s in a temper
and she’s grumbling from up high.
I can’t see blue above me,
just an angry looking sky.
The sun’s no longer smiling
and the clouds are turning black.
The rumbling’s sounding louder,
so, it’s time we headed back.
That gentle breeze has strengthened
to become a howling gale.
It’s started raining torrents
and we’re drenched from head to tail.
This monster she’s unleashing
is undoubtedly deranged.
I can’t believe how swiftly
Mother Nature’s mood has changed.

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