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Black weekend 2009
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Inspired after our worst bushfires in history & a picture of my defiant mate Mick.

Black weekend 2009 Up the side of mountains it glows Deathly flames growing higher and higher Along the plains and through valleys it blows Unchallenged this killer lucent fire. Red hot embers raining from above No chance of outrunning its advance Knows nothing of compassion or love Teasing with its orange flamed dance. Leaving behind a landscape so charred Indiscriminate on how many lives it took Survivors forever will be mentally scarred Some lived hiding in a water soaked nook. Homes and memories razed to the ground Begins the sifting through the ashes Ghostly eeriness and desolation abound The terror through a child’s mind still flashes. We have all been touched by that horrific weekend When it seemed like Satan returned with hell A black time that’s so hard to comprehend For loved ones, you bid a teary farewell. Emerging from this blackened barren land Native animals subdued by injury A koala drinking from a firies hand Needing human help through this catastrophe. To the firies showing valour and tenacity Continuing the fight, though dead on your feet Your efforts will be recorded with total veracity As you never looked into the eyes of defeat. They’ll build again, standing proud and tall Strength and determination will be applied How we fight when our backs are against the wall One thing that can’t be killed is famous Aussie pride. David J Delaney 16/02/2009 ©

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

A powerful and well written poem,take care

Edwin

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on February 17, 2009

David,
So well said, a powerful voice that speaks for all who have suffered and all who care. Thank you.
John

Reviewed by Olita Williams

You've said it all mate. Love the picture that states what we feel.You've managed to put into words we are all struggling with. Thank you.

Reviewed by Stuart McCallum

Reviewed on February 16, 2009

Dave,

You are a living legend, and your poetry will live on forever. You captured the horror in your aptly named poem, 'Black weekend 2009' In the face of adversity it takes courage to continue, and continue is what good Australian's will do.

Brilliant! Your mate in Melbourne, Stuart

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

God bless all of you for your fearless bravery and all you have come to endure....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Felix Perry

This poem and your words capture the devastation of not only the land but also of heart and soul but it also shows the courage of the people from down under and the strength of character to regroup and rebuild.

fee

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

David,

Been worried about you, mate - been praying for you guys. Can't imagine, and some of the fires were set - hang the creeps that set them!!! Glad you're okay -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.