Australia Day in the Territory
Is like no other place,
With people here from around the globe,
We’re a multicultured race.
Our love is for the Territory,
And across this wild great land.
On Australia Day we bond together,
As we stand hand in hand.
Our proud indigenous families,
Are here and way outback,
You’ll see them all from day to day
As you travel down the track.
The elder’s quietly spoken,
Children with smiles from ear to ear.
As you journey through the Territory
The place we love so dear.
We salute all or achievers
Who’ve worked with some great pains,
And others, though not recognised
Your works were not in vain.
Just strive to keep that dream alive,
It will be reached some way.
Then you’ll enjoy those accolades
On your Australia Day.
So dads-n-mums-n-children,
New Australians from around the world.
We welcome you on this special day
As we watch our flag unfurl.
by Waldo Bayley, Bush Poet from Humpty Doo