Deep in our land
By Gloria S
Published 9 July 2024
mother country, forgotten tales standing.
Deep in our deep lay
of wattle trees, the w h i s p e r s of the past.
Deep in the heart deep leads
Each rustle of the trees ends with stories i n t e r t w i n i n g with thieves.
leaves the past, land is left with the l a s t.
Deep in the roots deep in their
In the broken kookaburra’s laugh, hear the gnaws of those s t o l e n .
petals of waratahs, is shown.
Deep in the deep sorrow
h o l l o w
In the shadows of gum trees, hope grows, a brighter future is held.
mother country, forgotten tales standing.
Deep in our deep lay