Back in Australia one more time
I customize my ears to Strine
Whose words truncated and locution
Lead to amusement and confusion.
With floods near Cairns, “Mud Armies” strive
To pick up goods left at kerbside
As sofas, fridges, tableware
Are damaged far beyond repair!
Down in New South Wales, it’s worse
Incipient bushfires are a curse
Roads are blocked by walls of flame
But Acts of God no one can blame.
Rescue teams are activated
Insurance agents inundated
Claims for compensation rise
While each gallant neighbour tries
To lend a hand in time of need
But power cuts fast work impede;
The festive spirit starts to fray
As well-wrapped gifts are washed away…
Economic downturn in NT*
Sees empty shops in CBD**
As leases fail to be renewed
Given high costs now for food.
But world focus stays on Middle East
With hope for fragile Yuletide peace
While in the Gaza Strip more die
Under drone and rocket sky…
(c) Poet in the woods 2023
* In Darwin
** Central Business District
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