Just Another Day In Melbourne

• Nicholas Davis, Grade 6, St Joseph's School
• Poetry
• 2015

Excellence Award in the 'Read Write Repeat 2015' competition

The most alluring city by the sea;
A multicultural site, but here's the key.
Bustling streets with every man and his dog;
Animals littered like smokes, even those troublesome frogs.
There is the peculiar sight of Fed Square;
Then come the complex streets, making you question “where?”
An Aussie monarch, rich in the days of yore;
Both Gold and colonisation, even the wars.
Melbourne is more than kangaroo’s and dust;
A well known icon, it’s something we’ve all discussed.
Don’t forget about Australia’s sporting hub;
Watch the game while eating classic Aussie grub.
Going South to the beach certainly won’t disappoint;
Featuring golden sand and sunset, all at this grand point.
Perpetual levels of joy, there is no need to fuss;
It is just another fortunate day in Melbourne for us.