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Oh My God!
Oh My God!
Oh My God!
Typical of the bushfires too many of our fellow Australians have had to stare down. This one was at Lake Conjola where along
with surrounding areas has seen over 90 homes burned to the ground.
Without those unsung heroes.
A VOLUNTEER I feel we’d surely fail the test.
willthomasbushpoetry © A course we can’t forget the truckies.
She started just a while ago. Haulin’ feed to damaged land.
‘Twas always on the cards. And the donations of feed and goods.
With such a heavy fuel load. It’s just how we make a stand.
At least according to this bard. The heart of a volunteer is strong.
She’s ragin’ cross the country. And they rarely know when to quit.
Taking everything in her path. So now with backs against the wall.
Yes it’s true our state is burning. It’s surely time to do our bit.
Will be a scary aftermath. Postscript:
Thriving towns now deserted. I’ve worn the uniform of CFA when I was younger, I’ve experi-
While people live in fear. enced bushfire both as a resident and volunteer and I’ve lived and
And you certainly cannot blame them. worked in the mountains and I have to say these current fires are
When a bushfire rages near. up there with the bad bushfires I can remember, I really Hope after
But we have a mob called CFA. all this the powers that be start listening to those on the ground.
One and all are volunteers. Those on the ground who know and love the land, they know the
Who stand there on the front line. best ways to manage the land, know where the watersheds are,
And they all deserve a cheers. and know the best way to make things grow through generations
Then there’s those behind the lines. of knowledge.
Making sandwiches and the rest . Will Thomas
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