I've heard, someone criticise her, yet I see the green and gold in a sunset Through a eucalyptus curtain beside A river, rippling and glimmering, wet Light dancing till the cusp of night swept tides. Twin winds headed West, windless pirouettes Of a gentle warmth, who sleeps in the air, Curled up beside me when I feel free to care So much less. Even when the tears cascade And stars fade, she, like a wave to the shore Inevitably throws me this and that way With foam and a thousand visitors more From places they left not so long before. Though I know an aeroplane goes sweetly, I have Australia and she has me, Sure she's not perfect, but neither are we.
"Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in Nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing," - Advance Australia Fair