Stolen Generations of The Aboriginals   Stolen generations, children ripped from the bosom One hundred and fifty-five years of horror and fear A sad consequence and the white man's cross to bear No apologies could possibly wipe away a single tear Can you even imagine having your babies taken away Not knowing the what evers or would evers or if ever So many questions that would never hear an answer They were just stolen and taken away from you forever Cries in the night, cries through the years, wondering Never knowing what, in truth, had become of them Truth be known tho, many were placed in institutions Some became domestic servants for wealthy white men Chastise the human who believes he is above all They should suffer some kind of consequences Tho their final punishment shall be at His mercy Be there no reprieve for such inhumane offenses My being a person of white classification, I am sorry I say to the original people of Australia, the Aboriginal With all my heart, for all the injustices put upon you I pray for peace of mind and consolation for you all Please pause (||) the midi above to view the video below: Watch more National Geographic Channel videos on AOL Video What should be done with the Aborigines? As a Christian, I abhor questions such as this! These people who are indigenous to Australia In fact, the first humans inhabiting that land The same as the Indians who live in America Attempted annihilation, torture, humiliation The injustice placed upon these such people Is something, in my heart, I can't understand Especially when there is no rhyme or reason Each a person and just like me, are they not? Eats, sleeps, sits and stands, laughs and sings Cries and sighs, talks and walks, dances, plays Are they not of God's creation, tell me, huh? I'd fear His wrath if I treated another like this What gives others the right to deny existence? The Aborigine, a peaceful and intelligent people Walk, ever softly, their beloved Dreamland Written for the Revolving Theme Scheme Challenge with Cherrykc I chose the word 'indigenous' as my theme By Adele Kaye © 2010 Adele Kaye (All rights reserved)

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