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Australia Day |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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AUSTRALIA DAY To live together here in peace, from coast to inner reaches far In land down under, here our home; a place where all us Aussies are We stand with family and with folk, to celebrate our Aussie land To share our passion and a joke, to gladly give and lend a hand Today we look back on our past, and at a future yet to play Reflecting on the things that last, and all the things we have today We have the right to speak our mind, to travel to life’s furthest call To leave the woes of world behind, to heed the lessons if we fall We are a country filled with spaces, reaching far and wide to sea Over time have grown in places, places that still now are free We come from early years of sweat, from struggle that a spirit made And though years pass we don’t forget, the building blocks our past had laid We’re in a country young to others, foundered through sheer guts and will Created we, the sisters, brothers; beginnings once, remembered still And some may ask, why so much pride? Why celebrate this day each year? While you and I both side by side, find answers to that question clear It is the feeling of the freedom, no war to fight on soil at home It’s having family safe and happy, the knowing we don’t stand alone It’s having work to find a future, having mates to give a hand It’s knowing Aussies stick together, it’s finding that they understand So yes, today, stand tall together; be proud to call this land your home For nowhere in this world compares, to what this Aussie soil has grown Australia day, our day together; our nation’s flag with pride does wave And matter not the time or weather, we’re Aussies proud right to the grave So let us spread our joy and pride, let us venture further forward Finding freedom by our side and Aussie tag our true reward |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Happy Day! beautiful poem Rick my friend wish I could be there, but maybe when I'm old and retired I can visit |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Dixie, great to see you here, I have not written much for a while, but hope to again soon, has been a busy time with Christmas and work. It is Australia day tomorrow and I will be reading my poem out in my local town, I write a new Australia day poem each year and have done so for about the past eight years, an enjoyable thing to do. Thanks for your reply my friend, hope you have been well and life is treating you kind, have a great day and again thanks. Rick |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You wouldn't happen to be a proud "Aussie" would you? Very nice, Rick. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You do your nation, proud, Rick! I wish I could hear you recite this inspiring, patriotic poem in your town, tomorrow! Happy Aussie Day! It's no wonder why I love our Aussie pipsters! You are all great people ~ and poets!  Love, hugs, and a broad smile, Linda |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this really makes me smile...  |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Beautiful tribute to your country. Enjoyed the poem. Have traveled there once. Sydney, the most beautiful city in the world. Enjoy life happily, Rick!  Tom |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Rick my good friend, that is one of the very best poems that you have ever written I only wish I could write on like that. You have done yourself and Australia proud. Keep them coming Rick Lindsay |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Love it!!! ARCTIC WIND |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
To you all my friends, thank you so much for your replies, each was very much appreciated and heart felt. Today I read the poem out, so wish me luck. It is always wonderful to hear from you all, this place does indeed rock. Have a great day you all and catch up soon again. Rick |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
Have not been on in a while, always enjoyed reading you~ this is nice~ My spirit will rise |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
MGROVES, always nice to have you visit and reply my friend, thank you so much for taking the time, very much appreciated. Rick |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
I don`t today is Australia Day but it is a fine poem worthy to be read on any day. |
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