Out the back door,
In the garden,
Snakes are everywhere.
In the river,
Crocodiles,
Say come here if you dare.
Golden beaches
Call to swim
Or float upon one’s back.
It’s sad the sea
Is full of sharks
Just looking for a snack.
And that is why
Australians
Are mostly stay-insiders.
A glass of cold beer
In one hand.
The other squashing spiders.
© Copyright Philip Barton, July 17th, 2025 All rights reserved
