Quandong Poems | Examples

Abandoned Homestead

I gave you shelter from the storm,
when it was cold I kept you warm,
from blazing sun I gave you shade,
stopped the wind from blowing you away.

I gave you comfort in the night,
watched over you while you lay sleeping,
through my windows shone the moonlight; 
became the mulga perfumes keeping.

Now I'm not wanted any more
dust builds up around my door
there are no footsteps on my floor
I'm not wanted anymore

I'm not wanted any more
no one can hear me crying
no one comes here anymore
I'm not wanted anymore

Pots and pans hung from my wall,
I loved your paintings in my hall,
departed souls I helped you mourn,
I watched your babies being born,
now there's no children running 'round,
I miss the smell of quandong jam,
please come back I am your home,
it hurts so much to be alone.

Departed souls I helped you mourn,
I watched your babies being born,
please come back I am your home, 
it hurts so much to be alone.