Koori spirit take Me Home.

[noelcauser]

In April i am travelling to PNG and helping a group of Koori's who are conducting a smoking ceremony at the graves of their soldiers at Bomana Grave cementry port morseby on ANZAC Day. This ceremony is to finally bring the spirits of their men back home. A team of 10 including 8 family members are from many Koori districts. Two university students will be documenting the proceedure which will be lated shown on the the TV series ,Living Black.
This little poem was written with this trip in mind.



Koori Spirit Take me Home.

On distant shores I gave my life,
to spare my land from war.
My mother earth called out too me,
Son go bravely from this shore.
Show the badge of honour,
that the dream time spirits gave.
This is my land your seeking,
I will hold it to my grave.

Brother, train me to be a soldier,
if that is what it takes.
I'm here to show I'm willing,
To fight for higher stakes.
Put me in the front line,
for that's where the fight is rough.
Spare not the colour of my skin,
till the enemy's had enough.

The dreamtime spirits called him,
“Said frank, its time too go”.
Your courage will live forever,
although most will never know.
The battles that befell you,
will be the legacy you leave.
Don't worry Koori soldier,
Your country folk will grieve.

Come brother take my spirit home,
for I long to leave this place.
This land that took so many souls,
lays scant those paths too trace.
Come brother take my spirit home,
for that's where I want too be.
Embrace my soul O koori man,
let my dream time spirit free.
Ncauser © 2012

[Maureen K Clifford]

Beautiful Noel - many people don't realize how important it is to the Aboriginal people to have their relatives remains in their homeland, and no doubt many are resting on foreign shores , but bringing their spirit home is the next best thing. Your poem is a lovely tribute and the smoking ceremony is a traditional healing ceremony. Are they taking Wattle and Xanthorrhea from their homeland for the ceremony???? How privileged are you to be a participant. Do hope it is a lovely and memorable day for all concerned.

Please do keep us informed as to when it might appear on TV.

Cheers

Maureen

[william williams]

Noel Do you mind if I show this to Captain Bede Tongs who is well known along the Kokoda track

Bill Williams

[william williams]

A KOORI SPIRIT calling to come home ©

Brother can you hear me, from a land I not belong.
Brother will you sing me, a coming home song.
Brother I have been here, many years to long.
Brother I am waiting, I’m waiting oh so long.
Brother will you sing me, a coming home song.




NOEL I quickly penned this in respect as I know a part of this race of people and their beliefs


Bill Williams

[noelcauser]

sure bill use it. tell me about Capt.Bede tongs.

[william williams]

Sure noel if you look on the notice board you will see about BEDE TONGS and thank

Bill the old battler

[mummsie]

A pearler Noel. beautifully written.
Thats what I love about this site, every now and then an EXTRA special one comes along. Thanks for sharing Noel.

Cheers
Sue

[Irene]

Beautiful Noel - a fitting tribute.

Catchya
Irene