Dream Big by Elizabeth Myers

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I’m watching the Olympic Games, they come to us from France
A huge range there of sports for all-there’s even the break dance.
I wish that I could be there, and I think that I will aim
For Brisbane 2032-I’ll be there I proclaim!


My favourite sport is swimming-I had better start to learn
I have a lot of work to do for accolades I yearn
I’ll need to get up early and to swim a lot of laps
And hope with all my work I’m not so tired I collapse


Perhaps I need a coach on board, Dean Boxhall seems the best
He’ll work on my nutrition, making sure I get some rest
He ‘ll show me how to do the strokes, the freestyle and the back
And teach me how to do it well and highlight where I lack.


But still, there’s more to practice and a wealth of things to learn
Like diving in and breathing right and even how to turn
The good thing is there’s still 8 years to make sure I am ready
With hard work and determination, progress slow but steady


I see myself as Ariane or even Molly O.
Or Kaylee M or Emma Mac, all medalists, you know.
My dream is clear and focused, to aim high like the sun
No matter the result, if I can do my best I’ve won


I step up on the podium and gaze into the crowd
The spectators of Aussies and my family are so proud
Australian flag is risen, and the anthem starts to play
My medal gold around my neck, I’m champion today

Fox Amongst The Chickens by James Aitchison

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She heard our roar and rumble,

from far away Australia.

She set her sights and off she went —

she had no thought of failure.

Gold’s her favourite colour,

and the whole world is impressed.

There is no doubt in my mind:

Jess Fox is jess the best!

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It’s August and it’s BIG!

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August is here and there are SO MANY incredible events taking place!

Here are just a few to write about and celebrate:

*National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day on August 4

*International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9

*Paris Olympics until August 11

*National Science Week from August 10 to 18

*Children’s Book Council of the Year Book Week from August 17 to 25

AND it’s *National Poetry Month

So there’s no excuse this month not to have a reason to put pen to paper and wax lyrical about something wonderful that’s on this month!

We can’t wait to read your poems. Send them to ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com