V15 - An Aussie Wedding Blessing

 by Ruth Van Gramberg

May each new dawn you encounter, overflow with gladness and song

With the sounds of the `Lyrebird’ and ` Kooka’- to lift and steer you along

May gum leaves tenderly whisper, as Life’s highway in excitement you stride

Taking time to rest by a campfire, with a swag and your mate by your side

When travelling east with the `apostles’, simply hum the `Matillda’ song.

Then roadmap thrilling adventures, or seek rest by a wide billabong.

Where the `roos’ and `koalas’ roam freely, in a land that’s vast and so wide

With deep love in your hearts or wild passion and `dreamtime spirits’ your guide

Then journey through Arnhem or Kakadu, where ‘didges’ will haunt in the Spring

With snags on the `barby’ and laughter; the joys true mate-ship can bring.

May prayer be your answer in hardship and blessings surround you so grand

With warm `welcomes’ waiting at doorways, when friends feel the need of a hand

Don’t worry if troubles surround you - just rest by the ‘Murray’ serene,

With stories and legends, your face to the `cross’ you’ll be sharing the Aussie dream!