Kangaroo – Robin’s Nest

An Alphabet

by Christine Rossetti A is the Alphabet, A at its head; A is an Antelope, agile to run. B is the Baker Boy bringing the bread, Or black Bear and brown Bear both begging for a bun. C is a Cornflower come with the corn; C is Cat with comical look. D is a DinnerContinue reading “An Alphabet”

We Are Going

by Oodgeroo Noonuccal They came into the little town A semi-naked band subdued and silent All that remained of their tribe. They came here to the place of their old bora ground Where now the many white men hurry about like ants. Notice of the estate agent reads: ‘Rubbish May Be Tipped Here’. Now itContinue reading “We Are Going”

The Kangaroo and the Duck

by Edward Lear Said the Duck to the Kangaroo, ‘Good gracious! how you hop! Over the fields and the water too, As if you would never stop! My life is a bore in this nasty pond, And I long to go out in the world beyond! I wish I could go out like you,’ SaidContinue reading “The Kangaroo and the Duck”