Thanks Bronwyn, moving, beautiful, and full of the kindness that was in deficit during the public discourse. That discourse was a source of shame. It was empty of the thread of connection to which you and the poem point, but which is hollowed out and exploited rather than embodied. Non-indigenous inhabitants are in the lack, having been removed, isolated and deprived of that richness which lies on the other side of 'the gap.' We might yet be awakened to the relationship which Mackellar valued and sought. This land and sea have the capacity to enrich our lives in more ways than material, but we will need to collectively seek what indigeneity means if we are to have any future at all.
Thanks Bronwyn, looking at the fallout and the possibility of personal review among those who were persuaded by nefarious and self-serving agendas, The Voice may end up being a profound opportunity to remake our civic and civil lives. As you point out, this applies not only to how we relate to First Peoples but to the foundation of how any imposed institutions can be reviewed and refashioned to amplify the embedded good and transcend that which keeps us captive of illegitimate power. Best wishes for your continued efforts, Graeme
Thanks Bronwyn, moving, beautiful, and full of the kindness that was in deficit during the public discourse. That discourse was a source of shame. It was empty of the thread of connection to which you and the poem point, but which is hollowed out and exploited rather than embodied. Non-indigenous inhabitants are in the lack, having been removed, isolated and deprived of that richness which lies on the other side of 'the gap.' We might yet be awakened to the relationship which Mackellar valued and sought. This land and sea have the capacity to enrich our lives in more ways than material, but we will need to collectively seek what indigeneity means if we are to have any future at all.
Thanks Graeme. I totally agree. Best wishes, Bronwyn
Thanks Bronwyn, looking at the fallout and the possibility of personal review among those who were persuaded by nefarious and self-serving agendas, The Voice may end up being a profound opportunity to remake our civic and civil lives. As you point out, this applies not only to how we relate to First Peoples but to the foundation of how any imposed institutions can be reviewed and refashioned to amplify the embedded good and transcend that which keeps us captive of illegitimate power. Best wishes for your continued efforts, Graeme