Australians

It’s the hot north wind in your face The dust and dirt of the Outback place It’s the gathering against the fire storm The larrikin smile that is the norm It’s knowing that when troubles comes Everyone’s shoulder to the wheel is how it’s done For the wide brown land can be a chore That makes you love it even more Australia is tough but sweet Living here makes life complete And when my day is finally done I’ll lie under a gum tree in the Australian sun. © Paul Warren Poetry