The Fairest Cape

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The Fairest Cape

The mild Cape Town winter weather 

triggers blooming of the Heather.

The Erica shines their lanterns 

amongst the Foxtail Ferns.

The white clouds overhead feather.

The Silver Trees create a foil 

against which the flora toil.

The King Proteas are gearing up 

to supply a feast for birds to sup.

The Cape Cobra in slumber coil.

The Aloes have many a use 

and can withstand much abuse.

The fiery red Cape Honeysuckle

led the cultivated hedges to buckle.

Mountain fires lit by the obtuse.

Our proud heritage was in full bloom - 

a rambling pathway the only room.

Scorched earth, naked and black; 

sustenance of the soil now sadly lack.

The canon on Signal Hill boom. 

Suzette Crous

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