Stolen Generation

As part of our Inequality in resource sharing causes conflict, we looked at Indigenous people- in particular, Australia. We talked about the Dream time and how the Aboriginal people were stripped of their Human rights.
As we are looking at Poetic writing, we decided to write some thought provoking poems...

"The Generation of Lost"

Because I was stolen, I was scared.
When I was scared, I cried for the love of my mother's hug and the voice of my father when he would say goodbye.
I would always look back than forward to maybe my death.

Nā David


They are lost children.
They were stolen in the night.
3 poor indigenous girls were taken and they walked along the Rabbit proof fence to get home.
Descendants now find out that they are part of the lost generation.
Some are still lost forever.
They are the Stolen Generation.

Nā Rosa.


The Lost Children

If the children are lost, maybe they will be found.
When I am taken away, I will find my way out.
Frightened, scared, confused.
Home here I come.

Nā Tanisha

Lost.
searching, hoping, dreaming of a new day.
Sunlight comes to light my way.
Dreamtime, oldtime, what I know.
Help me back to where I want to go.
Mother- depressed, a shell and oh so sad.
Take me home and I will be glad.
Helping, caring, loving embrace.
stolen generation is your disgrace.

Nā Karama


The Lost Generation

Indigenous people shold not be taken away.
They will neve know who they really are.
Treat people the same.
Human rights for all.
I dream of peace in a dreamtime war.

Nā Abel.


The Lost Generation

It is sad that Aboriginal children were taken away from their families.
It is good the rabbit proof fence was there to guide them home.
It is interesting that the rabbit proof fence is a true story.
It is a relief that we do not live in those times!

Nā Miro