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THE OUTBACK
Theres a place where daily hardships are the making of a man
Where learning skills come less from books than a knowledge of the land
Where a rough and kindred mateship can be built on work and trust
And a fair days work reaps just rewards for a fair days works a must
Where an unforgiving landscape boasts extremes of flood and drought
And a sheep walks miles tween blades of grass or it has to go without
Where the pestilence of rabbit, fox and feral takes its toll
And the red hills rust with iron ore and the valleys seam with coal
Where gold and light-rich opal can be wrested from the earth
And a man can find a solitude to test his very worth
Where a womans sense of humour is a valued prize and dear
For a woman holds the heart of man when its more than he can bear
Where a team is all that matters when the rivers running rife
And a single strand of radio can be all there is to life
Where age is often listened to for experiences gained
And helping out a neighbour is an ethos much maintained.
Approximate Word count = 595
Approximate Pages = 2.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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