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'Collection of poems; themes of white oppression and brutality, Murri pride and persistence.' Source: http://unicorn.aiatsis.gov.au (Sighted 26/09/2008).
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Sydney,
New South Wales,:Breakout Press
, 1990 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- For Dad.i"The sea is blue for me and you, the stars shine bright at night.", single work poetry (p. 2)
- Fayei"Your time for leaving is near, Sister Faye.", single work poetry (p. 3-4)
- Fair Skin - Black Souli"Whitefella, you're not listening, I am not like you", single work poetry (p. 5)
- Timeless Womani"Old woman, you gave me life.", single work poetry (p. 6)
- Mother of Strengthi"Your wars are over, the vile creature defeated.", single work poetry (p. 7-8)
- Woman of a Different Worldi"Hold me...take away the pain of oppression.", single work poetry (p. 9)
- Prindyi"Poor little mixed up boy, beautiful eyes, innocent smile and mischief in your heart.", single work poetry (p. 10-11)
- A Fragile Strengthi"Sweet fragile child of mine, delicate like the sapling.", single work poetry (p. 11)
- 200 Year Wari"Rise above the corrupt power of murderous police.", single work poetry (p. 12)
- Dianei"Do not fear my love, we'll never part.", single work poetry (p. 13)
- Magpiei"Magpie - my totem my protector you always fly with me", single work poetry (p. 14)
- Black Babyi"Small soft baby, thrust from the womb,", single work poetry (p. 15-16)
- Man of Peacei"Soft clear eyes, reflect your soul, your spirit, your being.", single work poetry (p. 16)
- Migellooi"Whiteman...you call us primitive, the wretched savage, much worse...", single work poetry (p. 17)
- Murri Peoplei"Murri people you stand tall and proud, as you watch over your spiritual land.", single work poetry (p. 18)
- My Worldi"Minutes turn to hours in this world of mindless boredom.", single work poetry (p. 19-20)
- Dazed or Crazed?i"Flames of past, burning out sanity of mind.", single work poetry (p. 21)
- The Holy Warsi"An anguished expression etched into a young face.", single work poetry (p. 22-23)
- Dark Eyed Serenityi"Sweet young woman, thank-you for being.", single work poetry (p. 24)
- Emotional Upheaval.i"Trapped in a prison of the mind, no escape from torment of thought.", single work poetry (p. 25)
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