Pinned on rosemary
Cold vermillion sky at dawn
Wreaths placed, hope for peace.
ANZAC Day by Leigh van der Veen
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Teachers note: Rosemary grows wild on the Gallipoli peninsular. Australians wear rosemary to honour the sacrifice of service personnel.
A cold dark abyss
Multiple planets and stars
So much to explore
Space by Madden – Townsville Grammar School, North Shore
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A beautiful tale
Hydrangeas and lush forests
Blue and green lakes lie.
Twin Lakes by Class 4L – Townsville Grammar School North Shore
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Teacher’s note: After reading a folk story about the Twin Lakes in Azores, we composed this poem as a class.
Australian Children’s Poetry 