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Dedication: These 'proper deadly poems' are dedicated to my eldest sister, Theresa ruth Braikenridge/Bligh, who passed away in Ingham, Queensland on Good Friday, 14th April, 2006...And my eldest brother Allan leonard Clements (Doogoo) who passed away 18th December, 2006 in Katherine, Northern Territory.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Thuringowa,
Townsville area,
Marlborough - Mackay - Townsville area,
Queensland,:Coralie Kay Cassady
, 2007 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- No Goat But A Poeti"I am a most radical poet, but only you and I know it.", single work poetry (p. 9)
- Poetess Chelseai"She has blue eyes and very fair skin.", single work poetry (p. 10)
- Chelsea's Letteri"Dear Coralie, Thank you for righting me that poem.", single work correspondence (p. 11)
- Which Bitch?i"Which bitch would be so bold to tell it all?", single work poetry (p. 12)
- Swearingi"Why do people swear? Is it to expand their speech?", single work poetry (p. 13)
- That Looki"My mate's name is Bloke Brooks.", single work poetry (p. 14)
- Mary G.i"Her name is Mary G. There's no mistaking this outrageous woman, 'cause she's an adorable Aborigine.", single work poetry (p. 15-16)
- Not Gammon, But Truly Jammingi"This poem is dedicated to Sean Choolburra, that deadly Murri larrikin.", single work poetry (p. 17-18)
- Slow Changei"Aborigines need more of our own kind in government.", single work poetry (p. 19)
- Survivali"Australia Day is celebration day for some.", single work poetry (p. 20)
- Injusticei"Aboriginal injustices are varied and far too many.", single work poetry (p. 21-22)
- I'm Not An Importi"I am not an overseas import.", single work poetry (p. 22)
- The Written Wordi"A long time ago Aborigines used to talk via the messagestick.", single work poetry (p. 23)
- Are You An Aborigine?i"I am floundering in total confusion.", single work poetry (p. 24)
- Mixing of Black and Whitei"Tinged by a bit of black is still a drawback.", single work poetry (p. 25)
- Recognition, Rights and Reformi"Recognition, rights and reform, is universally accepted as basic human rights.", single work poetry (p. 25)
- Canberra Protest Poemi"This is a protest poem, and it was written for all the Aborigines who have left home.", single work poetry (p. 26)
- Stolen Wages - Lousy Little Offeri"Decades ago Aborigines worked hard for their wages.", single work poetry (p. 27-28)
- Australian Government's Conspiracyi"What does the uncertain future hold for Aborigines?", single work poetry (p. 29-30)
- Stolenwealth Gamesi"Melbourne is the venue for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.", single work poetry (p. 31-32)
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