Barefoot Bowls

SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY

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BAREFOOT BOWLS

There are many ways of raising funds

And Barefoot Bowls is one;

Simply throw-open the bowling green

And let everyone have fun.

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THE WEARING OF THE GREEN

(Written in 2010 and just as true of 2011)

The sun was setting as we made our way

To the house of a friend one recent day.

The sun was shining through the trees

Where verdancy decked the canopies.

The hills and dales were lush and green;

Not usual for our summer scene.

December's grass, in New South Wales,

Is as golden brown as corn-cut bales.

The shadows of trees look black as ink,

And  the foliage begs for a desperate drink.

It's colourful in a golden way,

Like Britain when bringing in the hay.

Infrequent showers give some ease,

But, sometimes, all they do is tease.

But this year, La Nina, The Girl Child, came!

The weather system we know by name.

Not El Nino, that brings the drought;

(Something we can do without).

We've been awash for weeks and weeks,

With drips and deluges and leaks!

More rain than we have ever seen!

And when flooding stops the world is green!

The dams are filling, but, sad to say,

Many crops have been washed away!

'A land of drought and flooding rain';

That's the Australian refrain.

But, for now, we're fresh and clean!

It's time for the Wearing of the Green!

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