Will you little Bondi boy?
Will you little Bondi boy
Yearn for southern sun
Sound of the surf
Ever an ear, subconscious
For the fall and the rise
The cries unholy
Cockatoo and lorikeet?
Will you little Bondi boy
Seek the Southern Cross
By night, the sun-bleached days
The deep unbounded blue
Wish for the wind in the shoreline trees
For the gasp of an ocean pool
Hot sand
A land where a boy runs free?
13th February 2011,Bondi NSW, for Zachy with love
I was wondering what had happened to your words Mrs - good to see you back!
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking since arriving here in Sydney a few days ago, about the wonderful start in life Zach has had, growing up by Bondi beach. So much sunshine and warmth and so much of his life spent outdoors. Can't help but think he will have that embedded in his consciousness now, for always.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture of Australia!
ReplyDeleteIn an email, Wendy Jestice wrote ' Loved this poem. It made me cry'
ReplyDeleteIt was emotional for me too Sally because behind the joy of this poem I know there are some difficult decisions for grown ups. When my nephew stayed with me aged 7 I felt very aware he found the lack of space and freedom tricky as a boy growing up with so much in Australia. Your poem really does cherish the moment and as you say it will always be within. x
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