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Australia Day
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Australia Day |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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We’re all here today and so lucky to be A part of this country down under and free Among all our friends that have Aussie at heart Together all sharing, while doing our part Today we all carry a thanks for our past For those that built courage and spirit to last Who gave generations of Aussies their home Who through their endurance a future had shown Today we’re all here to show we have pride To smile and to gesture to those by our side To watch the flag raised and sing all as one The song of our nation, to hearts it has won We think of the years that have passed like a blink Of the past and the future that time seems to link Of the good of those Aussies endorsing our name While trying our best and doing the same We all have a calling and things we must do That builds on our stature with each day that’s new And though just today we take to rejoice We echo our love everyday with our voice And people that know us do envy us so For what they are fearful this place doesn’t know And for that we are lucky, now wouldn’t you say To live and to love this Australian way So thanks to the brave ones who founded our shore Who stayed and who built what we reap evermore Thanks to this land that is strong and stays true And thanks to our maker for all we can do Be thankful we’re here and for all that we’ve got That our children have futures on this special spot That luck gave its blessing so we could be here That we remain Aussies with each coming year [This message has been edited by Rick (01-11-2009 01:34 PM).] |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Hear Hear lovely Rick... wonderful gifting my friend   RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Thanks Dear Roniece, good to have you on side and replying here, enjoyed the visit. Rick |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Under the Southern cross I stand , proudly waving my hand Hope |
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Anniepimm Senior Member
since 2008-12-26
Posts 550England |
Excellent poem I have been there on Australia day while visiting my mum and sister and i enjoyed the day, Thank you for sharing |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rick~ What a proud tribute~ A blessing to have all our Aussie friends here with us~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Lovely tribute to your country. Rick. It is easy nto see that you're a proud "Aussie." Ida |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Hope, I am waving back my friend, lovely to see you here, thank you for the visit. Anniepimm, good to see you here, nice you have been at one of our Australia day celebrations, a good time had by all. Thanks for your reply, appreciated. Hi Marge, nice to have you spend some time here my friend, thank you for your comment, again enjoyed. Hello Ida, I am indeed a proud Aussie with many friends like you, thank you for your reply my friend. Dear vandana, nice to see you back my friend, thanks for the reply. To you all my friends, again thank you very much for all the comments, love you all. Take care and be well. Sincerely Rick |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sometimes we take our ghood fortune for granted......This is a great reminder of thankfulness we should remember. I'd love to visit your country. Just haven't had the time nor money....Mostly the latter......LOL! Wonderful rugged country with such a range of temperatures and varieties of marvelous species of critters. EXCEPT THOSE SOURCE SPIDERS.....! Hang in there! Eric |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Good to see you here Eric, we do take many things for granted, I have always lived here and love the place, I have never heard of source spiders though, will have to look it up, thanks for your reply, thank you. Rick |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
God bless Aussies and their great Land Down Under! May the entire world learn "To live and to love this Australian way"!  A rousing, patriotic write, my dear Aussie friend! Linda |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Not only a great tribute to a wonderful country, the poem is brilliant for it's meter and construction. I salute you, sir! Australai may be an excellent...but those women? I have chronicled my views of them, which shed true light on the ladies down under  /main/forumdisplay.cgi?action=displayarchive&number=33&topic=002358 |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
Dear Rick beautiful writting my respect Nourzihane |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Linda, always lovely to see your replies my friend, thank you so much for your comment today, puts a little joy in this mans life hey, thanks. Hi Balladeer, thank you my friend for the comments here, I will read your views and enjoy I am sure, take care and be well. Dear Nourzihane, once again thank you my friend for your reply, really lovely to see you here. Again to all my friends, thank you so much for taking the time out to reply, very very much appreciated. Sincerely Rick |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Rick, I learn a lot from you about Australia and the beauty of a well-written poem. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Alison |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Rick my good friend, how did I miss this one. You must have submitted it while I was away. It is a truly great poem Rick, that makes me feel proud that I am an Aussie. So much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Alison, I am happy to share part of my self and my thoughts with you my friend, it is a great place to be, nice you saw part of it though my words. Thank you for your reply. Hi Lindsay, glad you enjoyed my friend, I am happy you found it and replied, good to see you. To you both thank you again. Rick |
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