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Yes - I am going to think you're a moron if I see you wrapped in an Australian flag
no - that doesn't mean I hate this country
or anyone in it
anyone at all
yes - I think this is a wonderful country
to live in
and no
I don't think it's at all ironic
to use the very freedom given to you
in a free and democratic society
just to point out it's many shortcomings
I think
that is actually the point of having freedom
and you're missing it
when you clothe yourself in symbols
Freedom belongs in this country
but not to this country
it came here
like everything and everyone came here
it is struggling here
Freedom is still trying to assimilate here
you can invade a place
to turn back every other boat
but you cannot own a land
that washes you away at a whim
you can wrap a flag around your flab
carve five stars on your back
but you can't claim sovereignty
over a sky
and - yes
I will think you a moron, if you try
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Happy invasion day. I wasn't born here, I don't feel guilty for living here... I'm just a little embarrassed by some of my co-inhabitants, is all.
-Peace
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2 comments:
This is perfect. My thoughts exactly
I love the tone of this poem. ticks a lot of boxes for me - smart, funny, inclusive, cool!
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