Sunburnt Country

I love a sunburnt Aussie bloke, with great big, muscled arms,
His rugged well-built shoulders, and face with all its charms.
I love his thongs and singlet too, and stubby shorts you see,
His beer gut proudly hanging out, he is the one for me,
I love his Aussie greeting way “‘G’day mate” when we meet
His laugh so loud, make no mistake, you’ll know him in the street.

I love the Aussie Sheila too, she’s really trim and taught.
Long legs, tight skirt, big bust, great smile, a real good-looking sort.
I love her when she’s on the beach, bikini clad real brown,
Or when she meets her friends for lunch, all dressed up for the town.
I love her friendly way she says “G’day mate” when we meet
Her laugh so loud, make now mistake you’ll know her in the street.

I love an Aussie BBQ, with lamb chops, snags, and steak
And ‘Big Red’ sauce, a loaf of bread, some salads we do make.
I love the Aussie breakfast time with Vegemite on toast
Or Sunday lunch no better that an Aussie dinkum roast.
I love our wine and spirits too, but best is Aussie beer
It’s Fosters, Gold or Tooheys Blue, you won’t find soft drink here.

I love our sport, we watch a lot, of course we are the best,
We’re always fair, we understand, just better than the rest.
I love the Aussie rules we play, that’s football, not ping pong
And how the crowds call out real loud if the umpie gets it wrong.
I love the summer tennis too; it’s watched by young and old
Or a cricket match the Aussie way, dressed in the green and gold.

I love our patriotic style, the anthem that is sung
‘Advance Australia Fair’ I think, don’t know the words just hum.
I love our multi-cultural race, from lands quite near and far,
As a nation proud we do stand because that is who we are.
I love the freedom that we have, our wide brown land to roam
This place we call Australia; this place we call our home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Miller Avatar
March 21, 2022 at 1:53 AM
Just excellent!
Watts Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 3:44 PM
Hi Terry Thanks so much for your support and comments I enjoyed writing this one and love this meter too Cheers Chris
Bauer Avatar
March 20, 2022 at 5:07 PM
This is an absolute delight, Christine! I enjoyed every line and admire your rhyming talents and the wonderful flow of your poem. Bravo!
Watts Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 3:42 PM
Hi Irene Thank you so much for your review and comments I enjoy writing and pleased you did too more on the way Cheers Chris
Volumes Avatar
December 12, 2021 at 11:33 AM
You captured the Aussie spirit and put it into words ! I laughed and cried a bit (with pride) as I read this. Thanks Christine.
Watts Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 8:51 PM
Hi Wendy Thank you very much for a great review I enjoyed writing this with my typical Aussie sense of humour ha ha Cheers Chris
Leffanta Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 10:17 AM
If Lindsay says you are great, you know you are in great company! Aloha!
Laurie Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM
G'day Christine ... how flamin' 'true blue' is your poem. Absolutely loved each line. You've got to recite this at a poets brekkie. It really is the 'ants pants' - thanks for posting this treasure Christine - Lindsay
Watts Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 10:36 PM
G’day Lindsay. So many Thanks for your review for my ‘true blue’ Aussie poem I love this meter and of course am a rhyming poet I am so pleased you enjoyed this Still finding my feet here vey new Cheers Chris
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December 7, 2021 at 8:23 PM
Great poem Christine….really enjoyed. Debx
Watts Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 9:10 PM
Hi Deb thanks for your review and comments Pleased you like it Just new here so trying to navigate this site Cheers Chris
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