2.1.2020
Black clouds drift across the sky
The wind has blown smoke across the Tasman Sea
From the massive bush fires in Australia
The tragedy is depicted daily on the TV News
It is translated into a visible poignant reminder
Of what is happening in Australia
An Australian cricketer is interviewed on the radio
He says that he is lucky to play international cricket
While so many of his fellow Australians are suffering
The New Zealand cricket captain says that losing to Australia
Is put into perspective by the sheer scale of suffering in Australia at present
This tragedy is unfolding in front of our eyes
Margaret Jeune
New Zealand
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