THEY ALL CALL AUSTRALIA HOME*
Australia is the far off island
that saves people from their troubling lands
once people come
they call Australia home
Some of them are new
the old ones are quite a few
though they speak various mother tongues 
they have their specific Australian accents
Though they bring over different heritages
they offer Australia distinct leverage
though Australia puts on some weight
their hands together lift this island from sinking
Their diversity is like their Mother’s gravity
they are pulling everyone together
ever since they come
they call Australia home. 
*Inspired by the article “Why I call Australia home”,
by Pino Saccaro, Sydney Morning Herald 26/1/98	X. Duong