An Autumn Day In Leongatha Poem by Francis Duggan

The deciduous trees in Leongatha have turned a russet brown
And life goes on as usual in the old South Gippsland Town
And there can be no mistaking the pee wees distinct call
And in the footy oval teenagers kick football.

In Leongatha in South Gippsland it is a pleasant day
And the weather is quite warm for Autumn and for May
And school goers on their skateboards wheel around the car park
They practice and improve their skills each evening until dark.

In Leongatha in South Gippsland it may seem far from Spring
But on a scented gum tree the Aussie magpie sing
He practices his music for when Winter nears it's end
He will have to pipe his finest with new borders to defend.

The day is warm and pleasant and the sun shines in the sky
And the wattle birds are calling as from tree to tree they fly
And dry leaves on the side street by the wind blown to and fro
And to Leongatha in South Gippsland the Seasons come and go.