Walking Christchurch Streets

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Out walking in Christchurch, New Zealand

Rugged up in four layers
and a parka, scarf, hat and gloves
I walked the streets close by to
where I was staying
in Christchurch

Although it was Autumn
and Winter was galloping home

the streets were full of colour
and charm

the footpaths festooned
with vibrant shrubs

the gardens still proudly displaying
visual treats for the walker
to indulge in.

Spying this rose
I climbed up onto a low wall
and peered over the fence

and it was well worth it
Just look what I found-
a golden glowing orb

Within the Ilam
University of Canterbury campus
the toi toi waves

to students rushing
to and from lectures.

Toi Toi is a native New Zealand grass
with soft feathery plumes,
similar to pampas grass.

Flowers spilling onto my path
making me exclaim with joy

at this simple little pleasure

colour contrasts

and perfect shapes

such beauty there
was waiting

for me to come along




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