I was born in England; I was British through and through

I understood class systems ; I knew what to do

I moved to Australia when I was twenty two

I knew who I was

I have been in Australia for more than 40 years

I’ve had four children and learnt to swallow beers

some time has been spent in shedding homesick tears

but I’m happy!!

I became an Australian, I proudly took the vow

to be a law abiding citizen to the Aussie flag i bow

I am settled in Australia I’m a great grandma now

and I’m happy!!

But something really bothers me,  I do not understand

I am seen as an Australian when I am in England

but here in Australia ‘Pommie Bastard’ is my brand

am I a Pom-Aus?

I feel like I’m in limbo with no sense of identity

I am unsure how to describe the real me

in either country my persona fits uneasily

who am I?

My children start to groan when I ‘mispronounce ‘ a word

‘Mums English accent’ is the comment to be heard

But when I’m in England no-one understands a word

They shout at me!

My children are Australian, my parents are both Brits

I have an American sister, my family is in bits!

I have no clue where my true allegiance sits!

I just don’t fit!

All immigrants must have the same experience as me

their culture shock I recognise, with empathy!

Australia’s Fair be gentle to the scared refugee