St Margaret's News September 2015 | Page 5

Just Passing Weary the driver from watching the traffic weary the traveller from mile after mile Weary from problems and lonesome the road needs must pull over and rest awhile After long day’s work in the ACT I’d leave for my daughter-north New South Wales Many a problem before me and after The roads I travelled could tell many tales The rural patchwork of farms and bushland Wise old trees and grazing cattle I loved the sunny day’s lights and shades which gave the mind rest from personal battle…. Along with those beautiful so-Aussie trees I oft espied evidence of yesteryear charm Not just the dwelling amidst the bush quiet but e