The Southern Cross of Australia

I like to see the flag waving in the breeze The way it flutters sure does to me please The blue over the Southern Cross sticks out And I know what the history of the Union Jack is about As Australians we know what freedom costs for us all As we remember those who fell defending its call This Great Southern Land parched and brown Brings forth a harvest known the world round On this Australia Day 2019 National Pride is brought forth And we know what Australia means for us and what it’s worth Of all the symbols that our blue flag conjures with pride It’s the Southern Cross shining brightly under which we abide. © Paul Warren Poetry