I'M HAPPY TO KNOW...

I'M HAPPY TO KNOW...

Whether they came, with shackles or chains

or whether they came and were free

I'm happy to know that they came at all

for if not, I wouldn't be me!

Some came from England and Ireland and Greece

some came from I do not know where

I'm happy to know that they came at all

for Australia's history is what we all share.

There were convicts and weavers, sailors came too

and those who had lived off the land

I'm happy to know that they came at all

this new country they helped to expand.

Celebrate with a barbie or a day at the beach

with friends or just relaxing awhile

I'm happy to know that they came at all

We're Australian, hence our permanent smile.

(c)Crissouli 26 January, 2017

Happy Australia Day!