In memory of all those people who
perished at the Sari Club in Bali
on 12th October 2002

* * *

I still recall the fragrant smell
Of frangipanis in the air
In this place of friendly faces
I remember when I was there

But fun turned into tragedy
On that terrible October day
When the evil powers of terrorism
Had their wicked way

The victims were in paradise
At least that's what they thought
But the bomb erased that image
And so many lives were fought

Young Aussies having fun
Were cut down in their prime
It was so hard to imagine
Who could commit such a crime

We looked on in disbelief
As they counted up the dead
We listened silently in horror
As all their names were read

So much pain and heartache
In a world of trouble and strife
So many lives now ruined
Such a waste of human life

* * *

I felt the need to put pen to paper
and remember those who died on that
tragic day when innocent people having
fun had their lives so cruelly taken
from them.We hang our heads in sorrow
as we ask "Why?"