I am a proud Australian
I wear my heart on my sleeve
many come to visit her
and then they never leave

Her beauty it seduces them
her diversity enthrals
she entices them with wonders
she has so many lures

Some aspects of her history
make me stand tall and proud
others make me cringe in shame
of what was then allowed

The very first Australians
have not been treated well
we all must work to change this
and not on bygones dwell

Lets look forward to the future
let all our mobs unite
all the diverse cultures
work to together to get it right

I am a proud Australian
I am sure you are too
lets all join hands and hearts
for we have much to do.

Trish Johnston 26th January 2016