Desolate beauty
enraptured by blue
virginal and primal
sophistications few.
Spirited by greed
golden dreams sought
some fueled by integrity
though pride's never bought.
From goldfields to drovers
who herded the stock
to Aboriginees and The Bush
and "Picnic at Hanging Rock."
Folklore is varied in this vast land
as mighty as its people
on the shores which they stand.
History molds its people and life.
Folklore's their way of dealing with strife.
Learn about culture
embrace something new.
Accept differences to make
a much better you.
Touch others around you
with grace unfurled.
Remember most important
we are ONE WORLD
Author notes
I chose Australian folklore to write about..I think if people would take the time to learn about others cultures that the world would be a much better place. Mostly differences frighten people..whereas they have always fascinated me. Mostly I am about PEACE and I try to weave that mantra throughout my poetry. We are writers with a purpose..to educate..education eradicates fear and descrimination..Differences should not be feared ..only embraced...to make us better...
namaste..(hindi greeting )(I see the light in you)
this simple saying has touched me..from a very different culture..
I have not touched on specific Auatralian Folklore in detail..merely made mention of how folklore can be used to bring different peoples together..
I hope this is what you are looking for in this round of the contest..I always try to bring my balance and mantra to my writes while endeavoring to keep it "real"
Blessings..
namaste..
vici377 (r)
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/folklore/
A contest entry
- Tour De Monde - Stage 1 by Errant Panther.
300 points, ended June 5, 2008, 13 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
honesty please...
Comments
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Nice piece that captures the message of how Australia has embraced Multiculturalism. thanks for sharing.
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love acceptance and a beautiful meaning behind your very heartfelt words...love this one...best to you in the contest...blessings always~Trisha~
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thanx so much for your kind comments sissy..your support means so very much to me..love you..
blessings..
namaste..
r
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Yes, yes, yes, wonderful message that is beautifully conveyed! Yes!
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thank you so much for your kind comment..
blessings..
namaste..
r
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Bravo
I love this and the theme is spot on, yes we should all take the time to understand other cultures and peoples so that we can learn a new dance.
Brill
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Oh what a great piece with outstanding meaning.
BRAVO
Delila
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thank you so much for your kind comment my dear friend...
blessings..
namaste..
r
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Such a testament to love and acceptance !!! Beautiful words we should all heed and take to our heart and souls!!!
Blessed be~
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my dear sweet sister of light..
thank you so much for your unending support..both in my poetry and my life...love you lots..
blessed be,
r
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Beautifully written ...You are so right that people should learn about the cultures of others...We are missing so much by not doing so.
Beautiful poem !
Lynda
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Simply beautiful are you words as culture is something overlooked when visiting! Lovely imagery and a heartfelt piece you have shared here!!
I wish you all the best in the contest with this beautiful poem!
Linda
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This is a very heartfelt and honest poem, and it makes it all the more beautiful... I really like the way you have used the prompt to make such a statement
I especially loved the 'History...' couplet - wonderful! Good luck in the contest!
Keep writing
Polly
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thanx so much for your kind comment Polly..
blessings..
namaste..
r
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