Australia

 

Down in the deep southern seas

Lies Australia, a country

Of extremes and contrasts

And wide borders oh so vast.

 

Today all Australia weeps

As millions of eyes sweep

To the South as fire scorches lands

 And the North where floods expand.

 

Thousands of fighters fought the fires

While others evacuated as floods grew higher.

Volunteers came from all races and attire.

They were the heroes, overworked and over tired.

 

Outpouring tears of anger and frustration

When the truth of the tragedy's creation

Gradually became known and revealed;

It was unbelievable, totally unreal.

 

Yet Australia is a country proud and true

United she stands and ready to pursue

The repairing of the scorched and flooded land;

Everyone come together, joining hand in hand.

 

From this outpouring of unconditional love

The sun will forever shine in the sky above

Australia as she lies in the deep southern seas,

Alive with dreams and contrasts and forever free.

 

©Joanne Pons, 21 February 2009