Robinson Jeffers - Eucalyptus Trees lyrics

Thankful, my country, be to him who first Brought hither from Australia oversea Sapling or seed of the undeciduous tree Whose grave and sombre foliage fears no burst Of heat from summer-naked heavens, nor thirst Though all the winter is rainless, and the bee Starves, finding not a blossom. Patiently The great roots delve, and feel though deep-immersed Some layer of ancient moisture, and the leaves Perish not, hanging pointed in the sky. To see these lofty trunks gray-barked and broad Wall with clear shade a long white southern road I have been as one devoted, who receives An impulse or a promise from on high.