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Gum tree

By Cruz K

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Published 28 May 2021


Big gum tree
overlooking the town 
old and wise
buried deep in the ground.
We look up to you
for life and support
because our life is much shorter than yours.
Giant gum tree 
you dance in the wind 
giving life to the animals
with your generous gifts.


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Poem Forest 2021

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  • Cruz K

    Mount St Patrick College
    Year 8
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Ngurambang yali – Country speaks
~ Jeanine Leane

It’s been too long since I sat on granite in my
Country and thought

Too many years since I breathed this air—
Bunyi-ng—ganha
Felt this dirt—Ngamanhi Dhaagun
Smelt this dust—Budha—nhi Bunan

Listened for the sounds of her words that say
‘Balandha—dhuraay Bumal-ayi-nya Wumbay
abuny (yaboing)’—History does not have the
first claim. Nor the last word.
Nghindhi yarra dhalanbul ngiyanhi gin gu 
‘You can speak us now!’

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