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

[WhenAllElseFails]

It's a unusual concept which is really great. Originality flows through. Your poem tells a beautiful story

[Matching Socks]

Ok, I see what you mean about the style! Loved it!
Great flow, great story. Great rhyme. I'm a huge fan of rhyme. Makes things fun, keeps things light.
Looking forward to discovering more...

[KWP]

I LOVE RHYMING... tralalalalalala love singing to ... out loud !!

[Matching Socks]

Lol!! Yeah!! Me to!!

[Ayushi]

The overall structure and flow is very nice..
Good and different concept.
Great work :)

[KWP]

Well thank you I think :-)

[Stephen]

Umm .. and I think, your philosophy`s well expressed in your grateful words. I appreciate your great thinking ..

Our ancestors stories tell us
The relationship we require
To uphold our connectedness
Between the earth, water, wind and fire

~~~ I truly loved and enjoyed this stanza ~~~ I think, you`ve a great way to express your feelings with your thoughts ~~~ painting down some words in your muse and that`s what I loved about you. It`s an excellent job. Now I think, all WHITE FELLA`s would be feeling proud on you. Ha! ;)

[KWP]

Stephen - I thank you again for taking the time to comment so well, there are many levels but I think as I keep writing I may just be able to swim deeper still xx

[Stephen]

Kelly, I read those writer`s stuffs billions of times who touch my heart ~~ and may be, your stuffs`ve touched me even that`s why, I think, I`m coming to your pages again & again and it`s a best thing to me indeed because I`ve sensed that coming to your pages means feeling refreshing all the day because your stuffs are a bit funny, much adorable, filled with some sensations .. happiness, the aromas of peace and much more and which`re the things pulled me to your pages to read and let the warmth, the creations of my mind put into the words ~~~ leaving you my bestest reviews ~~ what`s all you already deserve. It`s really a nice meeting with you. All the very best for your upcoming writes. xoxo ;)

[KWP]

Kelly ... ? Who is this Kelly .... KWP means simply Kunoichi Warrior Princess ... ... Your words inspire me to keep writing so i do hope you keep reading and tell me what you honestly think .. x x

[Stephen]

Lol ..Oh I c .. Well, I didn`t know "KWP" stands on that .. mostly the "K" stands on "Kunoichi" not on "Kelly" ..but i`m glad to know the greatest full form of a new word "KWP" .. Ha! *Wink* By the way .. yeah, you really are a princess, a princess`s this worldly hearts. Hey .. don`t ya ever forget, i`m a hottest king of the world either so, yeah .. you`re very luck to have my great words .. Hahah *Wink* .. Yeah, i`d TRY to keep reading your stuffs, i`m honored to hear that my words make you inspire, it`s an awesome feeling to hear this from a great writer .. Oh I meant, from a great Princess .. Ha! Thanks for being kind, you`ve got a unique way to become someone`s friend easily and I like that... xoxo ;)

[KWP]

The Hottest King of the World, well my friend I am truly honoured. *wink right back atacha! And yes I know I am lucky to have your words ... 'Kind Words are never wasted' that is a true fact... So here is another set of facts 'Kunoichi' - female ninja (me) Warrior - to stand up for mankind, Princess - because every girl deserves to be a Princess ... KWP ...I don't take it lightly x x :)

[Stephen]

Ha! you make me chuckle!! ;)

[A. Amos]

Different from your other work, Your message was strong...good work!

[KWP]

Different but the same ... just like us humans :) thanks as always fro reading x

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome...

[Justin]

that was really great kwp, it tells a story a story, keep it up )

[KWP]

Thanks you ... appreciate your thoughts.. hope all is well your side x x

[Justin]

your welcome, kwp, everything is fine, keep on sending me reading request and i will continue to read them :)

[KWP]

you are lovely x x thanks again x x

[Justin]

your welcome, that is what friends are for!!!!