He shrugs.  Elevated into situ.

     “Adoption wasn’t one of the”

In stern truth you’ve earmarked one?

     “You went to the Aborigines Welfare Board
     And you could get yourself a baby”

Blue moons are termless
In fairy-humbug stores.

     “A serious manipulation
     Of the evidence”

His cold feet tingle – counsel speaks despair.

     “The children it placed”

(Rollicking laughter), the light-shit effects
Of promise-making and doubt.

     “Born to unmarried teenage girls
     From interstate”

*

G
3 Books
   Children’s Books
   Children’s Wear
   Nursery
   Sports
   Toys

QUOTES: Keith Windschuttle, The Stolen Generations