On behalf of Australia, Kevin Rudd says sorry to the stolen generation and their families and communities.
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This apology may not be a business or writing topic, but it is important and is a significant moment in Australian history. I was proud to hear our Prime Minister say those words, to express the sorrow so many of us feel at what was done to those Aboriginal children and their families.
The suffering of those families is more than I can imagine, and I hope that this apology can help a little of that pain and bring us closer together as Australians.
I was shocked to realise the practice of removing Aboriginal children from their families was done as recently as the 1970s – 7 decades of it is 70 years too many.
It is my hope that a positive change will arise from this apology – that people can heal, that positive actions will take place and that we will remember the unity and emotions of this momentous event.
Welcome to a new Australia.
Tags: aboriginal, Apolology, business, Rudd
Sorry State Of Affairs
Sorry has been said, the past can’t be changed,
The future lays ahead, will reconciliation be attained?
Rudd’s done the apology, well spoken and heartfelt,
The peoples should be pleased, with what they’ve been dealt.
But is there more to it, is this a lawyers game,
Being just the first step, to seek financial gain?
To milk again the Government, for all they can get,
To get out of working, to drink booze and bet?
The housing and education provided, not seen to good use,
Some even wrecking their own homes, misuse of funds and abuse.
Now together let us all rejoice, as one united brotherhood,
Determined to create a better place, where all are understood.
Australians have paid the bill, which has long been overdue,
Now let’s not complain or curse, just appreciate and say “thankyou”.
For the Billions which have been spent, to create a better life,
We all did what we thought was best, and that got us into strife.
This country was developed, from a desert barren land,
To compete with the world, not just beaches and sand.
Civilisation moves forward, technology is embraced,
To make our lives more comfortable, although a bit fast paced.
Let’s learn from cultures old and new, extracting all the best,
Respecting the differences in man, knowing we’re all blessed.
Living in peace and harmony, with all peoples on this land,
To build a brighter future, united we all stand.
Its time to move on forward, to leave the past behind,
Let’s make our Nation stronger, with an effort that’s combined.
Let us work together, on this great Southern Land,
Reach out to help each other, and extend a friendly hand.
See poem with picture backgraound at http://www.billspoems.110mb.com/sorry
Thanks for your input Bill – it is an interesting poem covering the hope of moving forward and the fear of it backfiring.
I love the final lines -
Let’s make our Nation stronger, with an effort that’s combined.
Let us work together, on this great Southern Land,
Reach out to help each other, and extend a friendly hand.