by Dee Laurie

Created on: April 21, 2008

The Betrayal..

You have trod this land forever
in this harsh place we've come to know
You have learned the skills of survival
passed down from eons ago

We put you on a pedestal
up there on our coat of arms
Our unique Australian emblem
of beauty, grace and charm

We said that we'd protect you
but money fuels the kill
After all, you're only kangaroo
to be taken at our will

You fly the skies on a great white bird
Ambassador in contrast stark
But out in the dark your cries aren't heard
when the bullet hits it's mark

With guns and lights they come in the night
Under the cover of darkness they steal your life
Your babies are left to die alone
Just what in hell gives them the right

They call it culling but they take the best
and line their pockets with your fur and skin
Your flesh is sold in pet shop markets
and the gene pool suffers in your next of kin

Kangaroo, I pray for you
I hope you will survive
Just when will they ever learn
you're worth much more alive

You are the spirit of Australia
the one icon we all relate
Red, blue or grey we all know you
Help us stop before its too late

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