WELCOME

We welcome the new morning

At the dawn of each new day

As we set off together

To work, or out to play

In this land of our Fathers

In our care today

A legacy we must never betray

 

….which we cherish and could never betray

 

To the children, to the chidren

How carefree they play

To them this fair country

Will bequeath to, some day

Let be in their hands

Ever cometh what may

Even though the skies be grey.

 

So you are welcome to join us

In our promised land

Where we welcome your culture

And offer our hand

While we feel the heartache

That you’ve suffered through

Leave the hardship and sorrows you knew

 

… and to those that have harmed you

Let God settle the score

Leave the trouble far from our shore

Many died for this freedom

Across this wide land

An awesome sacrifice

You must understand

For those who defend us

And with honour now serve

Protecting the values

That we must preserve

 

To the fallen, to the fallen

For the fallen we pray

It’s something to remember

On each and every day

Wave those banners, wave those banners

And welcome, I say

Come join us

On our special day

 

Yes! You are welcome to join us

On our special day

To celebrate freedom

Our banners proudly display

And honour the memory

Of those who paved the way

Accepting we all have

A small part to play

 

….. embracing that freedom

In our special way

Then with us

You are welcome to stay.

 

Rodd Sherwin


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