George & Beryl Patterson
| First name | George & Beryl |
|---|---|
| Last name | Patterson |
| Country of Origin | U.K. |
| Date of Birth | 9/9/2023 |
| Year of Arrival in Australia | 1949 |
| Submitted by | George patterson |
Story
Australia. A Migrant\’s Impression
We have found our New Jerusalem,
Midst Bush and sunburnt plain,
The imprint of those ancient feet
At Heaven\’s gate remain.
The Southern Cross our celestial Guide,
Shines bright upon the land,
Where deep blue sky and dancing waves
Merge with golden sand.
The Barren ‘Rock\’ a diamond set,
A vista to behold,
Tells of Dreams-of Times-so long ago,
And Spirit tales of old.
When blustery wind has seared the Bush,
And fanned the raging fire,
Each dormant seed bestirs its self,
To Green, and then inspire.
Aged, in ten thousand suns,
The ‘Gums\’ stand straight and tall,
All sway content, as cloud is rent,
And blessed rain does fall.
Lonely ‘Stations\’ in the great outback,
A land of burning gold,
With a vestige clear, which never ends?
As sun and stars enfold.
The mountains, crowned with radiant snow,
Each reaching for the sky,
Streams tumbling into mighty lakes,
Give pleasure to the eye.
The ‘Arrows of desire\’ have built,
Great Cities and Country Towns,
All part of New Jerusalem,
Where mateship does abound
Each State gives thanks for special gifts,
The Creator has bestowed,
Abundant crops from fertile land,
Where the ‘Golden Fleece does grow.
YES, we have found our New Jerusalem,
YES, we have entered the ‘Golden Gate\’
But the greatest joy, which we hold dear,
Is to call our neighbour, — Mate.
George & Beryl Patterson
Wynnum North, 4178..