Australian, Somehow

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Hully

Australian, Somehow

Post by Hully » Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:47 pm

Australian, somehow.
©2010,Andrew Hull

I don’t know why I feel this pride
I don’t know what these tears are for
I know not one who fought and died
I don’t even believe in war
But there’s a truth in this ideal
And what it offers, I allow
It fills me up and makes me feel
Australian, somehow.

I watch the flag that gently waves
And feel the burning deep within
I see the way this town behaves
As each of them becomes my kin
I watch the veterans bear their scar
So few of them to gather now
Yet by their deeds I know we are
Australian, somehow.

And all so long ago it seems
The souls we honour paid the price
I wonder have we lived their dreams
And justified their sacrifice?
Today my heart is full and free
Today, again I make the vow
‘Remember what it means to be
Australian, somehow’

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Heather

Re: Australian, Somehow

Post by Heather » Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:00 pm

Glad you re-posted this one Hully. It really hits the mark.

Heather

David J Delaney

Re: Australian, Somehow

Post by David J Delaney » Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:42 pm

Agree with Heather, Hully, glad you re-posted, it's a beaut. :D

manfredvijars

Re: Australian, Somehow

Post by manfredvijars » Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:28 am

... a Bloody Pearler Hully ...

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Re: Australian, Somehow

Post by Dave Smith » Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:23 pm

I agree Marty “well said”, Australian. Jeez a lot to live up to Hully.

Dave.
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