Stop the Rot

STOP THE ROT By Kevin L Fairbrother Who am I to judge or make comment? Tell a story about the past and present When I live and work in Australia And can’t claim this place as my home … For the original inhabitants, indigenous people Claim Australia as theirs, say it was stolen Forget about the white folk and what they have achieved This great land of plenty should be shared by all … I feel we should live as one nation with a united voice Share the spoils and reap the rewards for all Live and let live in peace and harmony Treat all as equals in all things Australian … Australian born and bred for 70 years plus Living in a country divided flying two flags I have no choice this place is home to me But feel alienated in a foreign land … To segregate, alienate, divide and cause disharmony Resentment and abuse of the law of the land Governments must show courage, lead by example Not favor one people over another for political gain We will pay dearly for saying sorry for deeds of the past If the original inhabitants have their way We should not be held to ransom for the past By those with an agenda to divide this nation … Let commonsense prevail, put the past to bed Whilst remembering the wrongs that took place Join the two flags to signify a nation as one Let this be the crux that heals the rift that exists … Maybe then the rot will stop