Funom Makama Poet Ode

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This is a poem about Australia. Kangaroos and Emus cannot walk backwards (line 2); cockroach racing is hosted by Brisbane of which a native once tried selling Auckland on eBay (lines 5 to 7); Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world (line 8); the only continent without an active volcano (line 9); 91% of the country is covered by native vegetation (line 11); It has the highest electricity prices in the world (line 13). The Lung fish is only found in Australia (line 1); It has the highest rate of gambling in the world (line 1) and many more.

Queen To the Throne of Nations

A nation of interesting and laughing facts
housing ‘backward never’ animals
with three times more sheep to humans in its corners
and the inventor of the selfie, attracting over 200 global settlers.

A known city for cockroach racing
has its native attempting the sale
of another major one from a neigbouring nation.
The link between Tasmania and clean air hits the peak in the world
and the entire region is yet to negotiate with an active volcano

A nation and a continent
with nine out of every ten claimed by native vegetation.
A home to the longest fence in the world
and a direct opposite to South Africa in electricity tariff.

Most identified with sports,
selfish in the existence of the lungfish.
Intoxicated with the addiction of gambling
and having the world’s largest cattle station.
A smiling land so prosperous and made
is this mini-continent so rich and great.

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Pandita Sietesantos July 9, 2015 at 8:58 PM I always learn so much from your pieces! Excellent write highlighting the great continent of Australia! I enjoyed my visit there many years ago and would love to revist Green Island! It was certainly a wonderful experience "Down Under!" Well done and it gets a solid 7! Pandita Funom Makama February 1, 2016 at 7:04 AM WOOOOOW! I envy you Pandita... I really really want to visit Australia and I know I will very soon.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 2, 2015 at 11:02 AM - I love "ode" poem .... they always tell something beautiful .... like your word says in the last two lines !!! - A wonderful poem Funom, a clear 7 from me - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Funom Makama February 1, 2016 at 7:03 AM Thank you very much Anne