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The Ones Who Were Here First

from Listening With Your Eyes by galaxstare

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The indigenous people of Australia were the original Australians.

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Play for your life with a snake's eye on each face of the die. 


They say try and roll your fate with a blindfold, chasing a lie.


Trends of hatred and strife. 


Day became night in the taking of mine.


Is slavery re-labelled, portrayed as a fable,
spreading satan or Christ?


This new place has been kind if your skin is white as mine is.


No arrangement has been signed but by strangers we are licensed.


This country I'm from. Not obvious because Australia was built on top of it.


The populace was not equipped for the continent’s new occupants, their flocks, their guns, smallpox and rum - even smog in toxic oxygen - robbed and killed my kindred.


We coped until an apology came. A glimmer of hope for co-existence and growth past the horrible change, the problems, the blame, false sovereignty's reign.


The sorrow/the shame finally felt shared, recognised and confessed. Of our plight they are aware.


I’d like to acknowledge ancient caretakers. But not for politics or fair weather strangers. But in spite of the tokens - the eyes that are closed while niceties are flowing.


I must acknowledge the God who owns all. Righteous and sure. For whom was the stewarding of life in this land.



Don’t let it die in our hands.

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from Listening With Your Eyes, released July 6, 2022
Richard Maegraith, Shannon Smith

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A band that's been recording and gigging since 2007 based in Sydney, Australia. Featuring the brilliant vocals of Kristin Berardi, the group focuses on original compositions, specifically written for the group by Richard Maegraith. Each member is an engaging and vibrant musician and together, they work to produce highly interactive and exciting modern jazz music. ... more

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