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This poem is a parody on the poem called, "My Country: written by Dorothea Mackellar. Go to this site to read the original. Type in 'find' "Dorothea Mackellar" http://www.convictcreations.com/culture/poetry.htm   

Book 8 Page 52

I don’t love a sunburnt country

Parody of a famous poem by Dorothea Mackeller

 Called; “ My Country “

 

I don’t love a sunburnt country,

indoor’s -in front of the TV. - is where I’d rather remain,

Not out in the scorching sun

walking the rugged sweeping plains.

And I don’t like milk and honey,

it brings me out in hives.

Nor do I like going down to the coastal sea side,

when the temperatures over thirty five.

I prefer to stay at home with the air conditioner on

than to be a 'rugged bush pioneer.

You can venture out into this dark brown land if you like,

but I’d rather sit home with me nice cold can of beer.

© Written by Dominic John Gill www.poetry.net.au  26/10/99 dominicj7@poetry.net.au