once again Lake Wendouree
empty from prolonged drought
drove around perimeter
saw a few puddles about

lake tumbleweed blows on road
sometimes piles metres deep
becomes bit of a nuisance when
in yards and paddocks it creeps

many other lakes in area
have also been dry for a while
different bird species seen
for water they now fly miles

dry-bed recently dredged by clubs
boating associations train on lake
now have to travel long distances
for rowing and sailing events’ sake