The Last Gum Tree

The Last Gum Tree

I am the last park ranger

And I am proud to be in charge of this last gum tree

I am the last eco tourist

And I traveled far to photograph this last gum tree

I am the last Eastern Rosella

And I flew for days to perch in this last gum tree

I am the last Rock Wallaby

And I crave the cooling shade of this last gum tree

I am the last state premier

And I pledge full protection for this last gum tree

I am the last property developer

And I wisely bought the land around this last gum tree

I am the last home builder

And I have no option but to bulldoze this last gum tree

I am the last conservationist

And I will passively resist the felling of this last gum tree

I am the last news reporter

And I will cover live the demise of this last gum tree

I am the last Koori elder

And I weep for the death of my brother this last gum tree

I am the endless spirit of all trees

My seed, buried deep in time, will perpetuate this last gum tree.