| General Poetry posted April 6, 2012 |
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A tale about Australia
My Sunburnt Country
by Aussie
Come visit my land of dreams
A land of ancient rites White rafting river schemes Look up in awe; velvet nights. Towering ghost gums, stark and white Min-Min lights dancing at night Jeweled seas surround her; sea birds take flight Strange and wonderful animals; sheer delight. Come visit my land of hot sandy places Speak to my people with smiling black faces This Island in repose; wild and free Amazing land of contrast - jeweled sea. Bring your skiis with you, snow covered runs Watch Steve Irwin's crocodiles; no need for guns Restaurants galore, food from all nations Catch a train, drink in the colors; stop at all stations Rainforest delights, colored birds, angel flights Lifesavers patrol beaches; bikini clad sights Sheet lightning, thunder from Down Under Come visit Australia, land of wonder. |
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Min-Min lights were first judged to be alien presences. They were worshiped by the Aboriginals - later it was found to be a series of happenings in the wide outback plains - in short, headlights from cars can travel for miles. You may have heard of Steve Irwin (the crocodile hunter) he has a huge Australian Wildlife park that is very popular with tourists. Steve was killed by the barb of a stingray. His wife is Canadian (Terry Irwin) and his children carry on his wildlife conservation. Thanks for reading.
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