What a bloody country,
We call Australia mate…
I’m here to state the facts,
And set the records straight…
We come from different tribes,
From some places I’ve never heard…
Some of us can’t speak English,
Not a flamin word…
Although we all look different,
And may have a chequered past…
We should try to understand each other,
If it’s ever going to last…
So here we are together,
An unusual bloody mob…
All trying to do the right thing,
And get on with the job…
Yet we still have those Yobo's,
Who will try and nobble you in this race…
Because they won’t conform,
To this lifestyle we all embrace…
Remember respect is earned and can’t be bought,
Without sacrifice and sweat…
As so many Aussies have shown before,
With little or no regret…
But as long as you help your mates,
All those battlers along the way…
No matter who you flamin are,
Things will be just okay…
Because that is what binds us,
It makes us all unique…
The compassion for your fellow Aussie,
When they’re on a losing streak…
A little self-respect,
That’s the Aussie way…
A simple smile or gesture,
Don’t turn the other way…
So try this for yourself,
The next time you’re in a crowd…
Smile and say g’day,
It will make you feel so proud…
Happy Australia Day 2017 !