An Untamed Land

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An Untamed Land
Sophie Boswell

 In a faraway continent, south of the equator,
Lies an untamed land
Where much of it has not been touched
By the human hand

This rugged wilderness beneath an azure sky
Lies in the Snowy Mountains
Where the purest water springs from
Underground fountains

‘Heaven on Earth’ some people call it
For it replenishes the soul
Since climbing to the summit, is for some
A lifelong goal

The wilderness (or the ‘Never Never’)
Is the home of the Aborigine
Where nomadic tribes have left behind
Australia’s unique history

These first inhabitants
Of this inhospitable country
Believe they belong to the land
The untamed land, where they feel free.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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