January…

Searing humid heat

or Cyclones and flooding rains

What a summer break!

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February…

Soggy start at school

Lush green grass shoots from the earth

Unrestrainable!

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March…

Cooler fine weather

Frolics… picnics, camping, swims

Perfect time of year.

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April…

Showers and sunshine

Easter… family gath’ring

Celebrates Jesus.

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May…

Farewell, autumn leaves

Evergreens still paint our days

As winds turn chilly.

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_June…_

Frost calls in Winter

Rug up with beanies and coats

Throng round the fireplace.

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July…

Mizzle and mud greet

Crowds at our Annual Show…

Food, fireworks and fun.

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August…

Winter’s last “Hurrah”

School Athletics Carnival

Sprints, hurdles and more.

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September…

Sweet Spring’s back again

Crater lakes welcome swimmers

And hikers alike.

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October…

Rainbow Lorikeets

Squabble beneath the purple

Jacaranda trees.

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November…

Canoes, barbecues

Dodge afternoon storms with glee

Frost burnt lawns revive.

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December…

Summer holidays

Turn the spotlight on Christmas

Another year lived!

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Haiku stanzas celebrating life in tropical Far North Queensland, Australia.