Listen White Fella

A corroboree - an event where Australian Aborigines interact with the Dreamtime through dance, music & costume.Dreamtime - place beyond time and space in which the past, present, and future exist as 1

Welcome White Fella 

Come sit with me 

My mob and I welcome you

To our Corroboree 

Let us visit the Dreamtime

We can once again see 

Many gift  laid out before us

Originating in eternity

My mob pass down stories

Connecting through dance and song

Reminding us of creation 

Dreamtime interaction all life long

Listen White Fella 

To the gift that we share 

Knowledge of the land 

Life, it’s beating everywhere

You see what Dreamtime tells us 

A sacred, heroic time long ago 

Man and nature came alongside 

Each other in this show

For you see what Dreamtime tells us 

We were created to take heed

To respect the home that is our land 

Replenish the cycle of need 

Our ancestors stories tell us 

The relationship we require

To uphold our connectedness 

Between the earth, water, wind and fire

Deep lodged in our hearts 

We respect every aspect of our land

For we are part of the everywhen

Woven intricate by the eternal hand

Our culture has taught us 

To be still and wait 

There is no need to hurry

No need to chase after our fate

Nothing be more important 

Than the moment we are in

Weather collecting food, or ceremony 

Or watching over our kin

We have learnt to flow 

With the current in living

Taking from nature 

Yet understand the giving

I think you White Fella’s got distracted 

When you started thinking in me 

How could this ever work

When all we have is WE?

Dreamtime is filled with everywhen

But you must choose to see

The connectedness thats all around 

Even connecting you to me 

We have a word ‘Dadirri’ 

Mean’s deep listening, awareness, quiet and still

When we practice this we reconnect 

To what matters, keeps our hearts and souls fulfilled

I thank you White Fella 

For joining our Corroboree 

We gift you of our ancient knowledge 

With fresh eyes you too can see

Author's Note

Recently I have been thinking a lot about Australian Aboriginal Philosophies, Life & Beliefs, they are all very beautiful that many a white man does not understand ... I wanted to try and write a poem from their perspective ... I encourage all reviews please :)

Reviews

[Norman T]

This is beautiful. Having met a number of charming Aborigines, seen their skills and listened to their accounts of Dreamtime philosophy, I feel that politics and segregation have done so much harm to the indigenous population. It's not as though it has replaced the old cultures with something better .
Your poem has brought back some very pleasant memories for me. Thankyou

Norman

[KWP]

Cheers Norman ... we humans are a funny bunch always living behind veils of fear instead of choosing to accept ad live in complete unity ... ahhhhhh ...

[LL]

Great perspective here within the philosophical area. I enjoyed it very much.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like this, and it reminds me of the native americans who welcomed us here in america...they fed us, taught us about the land, and then rather than dance with them, we tore them apart, killed them, stole the land and ruined it...
all they wanted to do was be our friends and to share...

this poem is uplifting...there is an awakening in the white fella...wish we would have had that same awakening way back when.

[KWP]

thanks for your thoughts Jacob, we white folk just go and get our ego's all of whack when we are shown a way that does not align with our thoughts or perhaps is unfamiliar territory, I reckon if we can sort that out we may make big steps in righting our own wrongs ..

[LL]

I like your review Jacob. Very true.

[Damien Thibodeaux]

This is so cool. I think about Aborigines whenever I think about Australia. We studied them in anthropology when I was in college. I wonder, have they pretty much assimilated into modern Australian society? I think how similar they are to Native Americans in our country, as they are so in touch with their spirituality and the land. I could talk for hours on the subject, but back to your poem. As you can probably tell, I enjoyed it very much; great flow, great story.

[MsJewel]

A wonderful story - filled with images that keep the reader connected. You have a beautiful writing style that is easy to read as much as it is entertaining. Truly a delight to learn about this culture.

:) Julie

[lee von cleef]

Love it, I like their time of no time a concept I embrace, keep reaching sharing listening.

[s y e]

Ohhh, this is so interesting and intriguing. I love learning about other cultures especially since I have lived in the Middle East - this was amazing. Very interesting.

[KWP]

thanks for reading chick ... much appreciated xxx

[Marie]

This is fascinating. I love learning about other cultures. The Aboriginies sound very wise.

[KWP]

Agreed Mare ... any Indigenous culture has always interested me as they seem to connect so much easier than to everything .... sometimes I get angry at what the 'White Man' has created the world over ... but... evolution will continue to unfold ... thanks for reading x x

[Woody]

I've always been fascinated by the folklore and the philosophy of the (American) indians and the aboriginese. you did a great job here, K. in fact it's so well penned that I'm wondering if you don't really belong to this mob you're talking about. is that really your photo?

[Marie]

I believe the American Indians and the Aboriginies have a great deal in common. But the Eastern philosophies interest me too.

[Woody]

yes, that, too, Marie.one would learn so much from them.

[KWP]

thanks you ... you changed your name, now I am confused!!! I honestly believe that once we can see past what is in front of us, then the bigger picture opens and allows all the wisdoms to float back in.... i have travelled outback Aus and the feeling / energy our there is truly a gift x x

[Woody]

wise words K. you're right.
that is my real nickname. got tired of the silly moniker.

[KWP]

My surname is Woods ... Hehehe x x

[Woody]

no way!!!!!

[Woody]

are we related, d'you think?

[KWP]

If course .... Everything is connected ;-) x

[Black Star Adept]

Great Poem, I love how a story is told keeping everything connected to the end!

My favorite part:

Listen White Fella
To the gift that we share
Knowledge of the land
Life, it’s beating everywhere

Love it!