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Dennis FISHER ("Den the Fish")
Grew up: in Cherbourg Aboriginal Mission in South East Queensland
Lives: Port Melbourne, Victoria
I grew up on a mission in South East Queensland and have lived in Melbourne
for 12 years. I spend many hours working with individuals, schools, tertiary
institutions, organizations and community groups sharing my knowledge and
understanding about reconciliation.
Through poetry, story and sharing of my life experiences I share what
reconciliation means for me and the challenges it presents for us all.
I do this work not for me, not for you, but for us.
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MY LIFE
My life is like driving a car
I am going to go over some bumpy and rough roads
Where I have to slow down because I might damage my car.
I am going to drive around a sharp bend or corner
Where I really have to slow down because I might roll the car
I am going to come to some traffic lights and stop signs
Where I have to be patient
I am going to drive down a dead end
But I don't want to go back the way I just came
Because there's a pub there where I used to drink
And there are friends drinking in the park across from there
And they might see me
But I know that I have to do, what I have to do
I might get a flat tyre
But I don't want to get out of the car
Because it's raining and it's cold outside
But I know I have to, if I want to get to where I am going
Where are YOU going ?
© COPYRIGHT 2000 Dennis Fisher - Reprint with permission only
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