Kevin Fairbrother Poet Free verse

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The inspiration for this verse is the friction that exists between the Aboriginal population, a minority of less than 10% and the rest of the Australian inhabitants and has been going on for 100 years with no solution in site. These are my thoughts of a way of healing a divided Australia.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Maybe then the rot will stop

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Emile Pinet July 8, 2015 at 10:34 AM Wonderful work with great thought given to the subject mater as it is gently unfolds for the reader. A window into the soul of the author that is pleasing to the heart. Emile. Kevin Fairbrother November 5, 2015 at 5:28 PM Thanks Emile, I do feel it everyday in this country that is changing daily, cheers Kev