For we are young and free..

As the last hours wind down of this beautiful country celebrating it's long weekend 

I thought I would share what I love most about this beautiful land in a poem..

Paddocks full of rolled hay bails.

Rivers full of fish.

and a tapestry of stars above

waiting for your wish.

Old pubs full of locals

Juke box full of coins.

Putting money on a pool table

hoping someone joins.

Rissoles on the Barbie

while keeping backyard cricket scores

Doesn't matter where you live

Just as long as your outdoors.

Beaches full of tourists

capturing photo's to take home

Fresh produce sold for as cheap as chips

on the side of the road.

Everyday Australians 

flashing headlights for whats ahead.

Camping by a river or brook

is better than any bed.

Fishing taught from the age of three

first fish put in the family album

Native birds and wildlife everywhere

and my favorite tree is the red flowering gum

Food is what we know and love

But sport is in our blood

Locals supporting locals

In any sporting club.

I love our sun burnt country

Here on the land I was born a native

No wonder people seek asylum here

It's an amazing place to live.

Photos taken at Angelsea, Victoria, Australia.