Myths

 

McKenzie and Masters

They shattered the myth
of Ben Roberts-Smith.

 

 

 

Straya Day

On Straya Day
we look away.

 

 

 

Children of Privilege

The children of privilege poke fun
at cavemen who worship the sun.

 

 

 

The Religion of the Conquerors

To bow before their idols is the only way
to keep the brutal conquerors at bay.

 

 

 

Borders

Who sails the ocean?
Who guards the land?
Black Muslim woman.
White Christian man.

 

 

 

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About Damian Balassone

Damian Balassone is a failed half-forward flanker who writes poetry. He is the author of 'Strange Game in a Strange Land'.

Comments

  1. Kevin Densley says

    Thanks for these, DB.

    Long live the short poem! It’s definitely not as easy to do as it may seem.

  2. DBalassone says

    Thanks KD. It’s good to see poetry thriving on this website.

  3. Very good indeed, Damo.
    Thanks

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