Australia Day 1770

We docked the ship
dropped anchor in the bay 
headed for the shore 
pulling oars all the way 
the Captain at the helm
the Scientist at his side 
the joy in his face
had no place to hide
look at the Botany 
was all he could say 
then Captain Cook said 
call it Botany Bay
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Hamilton Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 9:44 AM
Thanks Mark for this entry in my contest, worthy of a fine placement.
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May 30, 2017 at 4:06 PM
Nice glimpse into the past. Thanks.
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