Whilst Australia Burns

Water bombing aircraft Assisting fire fighters below. Seemingly have little impact As the fires continue to grow

What is the cause of this devastation? Reasons may vary, Cyclical weather patterns, Or of climate change to be wary.

Australians love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, But not when it is all burning And we hope it rains.

Our PM went to Hawaii For a holiday get-away. But during such a crisis, It’s in Australia he should stay.

The dire consequences of complacency By scientists, we have been warned. Conservatives in our government Must surely be scorned.

We get the government we deserve But with so many climate deniers Really makes one wonder Are they fair dinkum, or liars.

We Aussies scored Scomo at the last poll Because Shorten had a slump. But what did Americans do wrong To score a Trump?

The plight of Koalas has been in the news, And, rightly so, Will these Aussie icons become extinct? I really don’t know.

But Koalas are not the only concern Other marsupials, birds and reptiles are incinerated Not to mention the millions of insects Which are not as highly rated.

Of these insects, I do have some favourites Tetragonula and Austraplebia are types of bees. These Australian natives Help pollinate our trees.

Without trees and flowers What can you see? Destruction by mankind, Help us care for the bee.

For thousands of years Aboriginals enjoyed their honey We can assist in their survival Without it costing too much money.

These tiny guys Don’t have a sting. And, kept in a small box hive, Much pleasure they can bring.

Suburban gardens can be their home They have few demands for their keeper. Being an Aussie Meliponist Is its own reward reaper.

Care for and propagate Aussie bees. Make sustainability your thing. Grow them a flower garden, And avoid getting a sting.