Australia Poem by P.A. NOUSHAD (SHOMSI)

Perth, capital of Western Australia,
here, I sit,
beside the Swan River
I lie,
the river meets the South West coast, I see,
its suburbs lie along sandy beaches, I behold,
with the dancing steps of waves
my mind draws the pictures of life
dreams, calculations, sweats and tears,
the riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden
offer sweeping views for me
to touch the bosom of my life I feel,
Australia...encircled by oceans...
Indian and Pacific...
as a country and as a continent
your name reverberates and hugs eternity
in the firmament, I feel,
Sydney Opera House, Great Barrier Reef, Kangaroos...
pulsates in you, I realize,
my sweats may fall down and scatter
in the ground in Perth
for the two hundred meters running race
of Masters Athletic meet,
the melody of my soul begins
the symphony gently gathers pace
with the people who gather here...
Africa, America, Asia, Europe...
I move to a rhythm
with no more walls
transcend the boundaries
and touch the universal soul,
the endless memories crawl into my heart
with you dear.