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Millions of Moths by Linda Davidson

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Millions of moths,
Bogong they’re called.
Fluttering down Bong Bong Street
And on yachts, where they’re moored.

Covering the Pines,
Near Kiama Blowhole.
Dancing on Bottlebrush
Sharing Little Corella’s pole.

Is the Daisy Spring Festival
What they’ve come here for?
Dislike them or love them,
They’re hard to ignore.

Like a frolic of fairies
Such a magical site.
The whisper of moths
Fly towards light.

Inside people’s homes,
Moths are clustering on walls.
Finding cracks in the door,
They’re inundating halls.

Then we awake one morning
And the spell has been broken.
“Bogongs begone!”
Must have been spoken.

An eclipse of mocha
Migrating to Australian Alps caves.
Leaving Kiama’s shore,
Saying goodbye to crystal blue waves.

This poem was recently published in the The Bugle News in Kiama, NSW.

Photo by Linda Davidson

This post was scheduled for Monday 19th October, however we are currently having problems behind the scenes with the ACP website. Please accept our apologies.

Bobby the Bilby by Linda Davidson

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Bobby the Bilby is cute as can be.
He’s very shy and hides from me.
With long ears and a pointy nose
He builds his burrow with clawed toes.

I want to pat his soft grey fur.
Down a burrow he dashes in a blur.
Should I wait in the pale moonlight,
or come back again tomorrow night?

National Bilby Day is the 13th September 2026

Image from Save the Bilby fund

https://savethebilbyfund.org.au/

Cloud Racing by Linda Davidson

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Jump on a cloud; let’s go for a race.

Mine’s an elephant with a smiling face.

Yours is a dolphin leaping over the waves.

He seems a bit wild; I hope he behaves!

Let’s race to the rainbow, glistening with light.

We’ll count all the stripes – so fun and so bright!

Then leap onto colour, floating down with a flutter

To land in the prize – a pot of golden butter.

Artwork: STARING AT CLOUDS by Jennifer Barrand
https://www.jennibarrand.com/

Poem inspired by August Picture Poetry Prompt.

Winter in Australia by Linda Davidson

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Winter in Australia is varied that’s true blue,
From snowy mountain ranges to temps of thirty-two.
Winter begins when the month of June has arrived.
And the nights are usually cooler, no matter where you reside.
Winter nights make clearer air, so the stars twinkle brighter
While winter days are shorter and the sun appears calmer.
Winter is great for drinking hot chocolate that is steaming
And snuggling with blankets while reading and dreaming.
Winter is a time for jackets, socks and beanies to be worn,
And bonfires on the beach are a fun way to stay warm.

Image from Pixabay

Honey Bee by Linda Davidson

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Lately I’ve become quite the honey connoisseur,

Trying different flavours as I go from store to store.

I’ve learnt the taste and colour depends on the flower.

Stringybark is dark while Blue Gum is amber.

Worker bees forage and collect the nectar;

Caring for the queen – they will fiercely protect her.

Drone bees have no stinger and they are the males,

While females do a waggle dance by ‘talking’ with their tails. 

Keep on buzzing, little bees, I’m in awe of your skill.

Lucky honey won’t expire ‘cause my shelf is now full.

It’s time for gooey sweetness on my toast and in my tea.

Then I’ll plant some garden flowers to keep the honey bees happy.

Honey Bee by Linda Davidson

Photo taken by Linda Davidson

Happy World Bee Day !!

https://www.worldbeeday.org.au/

A Mother’s Love by Linda Davidson

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A mother’s love is like a freshly picked bouquet;
Full of life and colour, making everything okay.
A mother’s love is like the brightest shining star;
Lighting the way with warmth, even from afar.
A mother’s love is like the best pages from a book;
Guiding with truth and wisdom, as you take a fresh look.
A mother’s love is like a lioness watching her cubs play;
Defending and providing as you grow stronger every day.
A mother’s love is like a moon beam full of gentle light;
As her prayers of protection keep you safe at night.
A mother’s love is celebrated on a special Sunday each year.
Spend some time with Mum in May to show her that you care.

A Mother’s Love by Linda Davidson

Image from Pixabay

Pyjama Party by Linda Davidson

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Dressed in PJays and ready for bed;
We’ve cleaned our teeth – or so they said.
Excited whispers and cheeky looks;
Tiptoe down the hall – some carrying books.

As the door closes, the giggles explode
Like someone pressed the chuckling mode.
There’s stories to tell; eruptions of laughter;
Dreams being told of happily ever after.

Dancing around and talking about boys;
Playing pop music replaces playing with toys.
Trying on new outfits while swinging hips;
Iphone messages and trending clips.

Friendships formed and memories made;
Thinking they’re adults as childhood fades.
Giggles of joy and chatter that’s hearty;
There’s no sleep tonight at the Pyjama Party!

Pyjama Party by Linda Davidson

 Image from Pixabay