Crafting of an Australian Citizenship Quilt VIC Contributions
Crafting of an Australian Citizenship Quilt VIC Contributions
Crafting of an Australian Citizenship Quilt VIC Contributions
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ID 153<br />
Ferres Miles, Claire<br />
Upwey <strong>VIC</strong><br />
“From Bath <strong>an</strong>d beyond, my family came to Australia.<br />
My quilted square seeks to embody a moment in time –<br />
<strong>an</strong> early morning walk me<strong>an</strong>dering through the gum<br />
gullies…”<br />
All that makes me <strong>an</strong> Australi<strong>an</strong> citizen<br />
The Essence <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
The Eucalyptus Tree<br />
The great Australi<strong>an</strong> Bush<br />
Nature untamed by m<strong>an</strong><br />
C<strong>an</strong> you smell the eucalyptus aroma<br />
as it wafts from the dried leaves stitched together?<br />
Does the light catch the olive glass beads<br />
<strong>an</strong>d remind you <strong>of</strong> the early morning dew<br />
as it glistens on the leaves on a crisp winter morn?<br />
Are the night stars still twinkling in the dawn?<br />
C<strong>an</strong> you see the Southern Cross?<br />
The bush is evocative for the senses<br />
peaceful for the soul<br />
oxygen for the heart <strong>an</strong>d mind<br />
all that makes me <strong>an</strong> Australi<strong>an</strong> citizen.
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