Sorry.
Sorry.
Sorry.
That’s all they hear.
Words without meaning.
We apologise.
But for what?
Do you even know what you're apologising for?
One word
The same word
On the street
On a bus
In a shopping centre.
But how many times is this word actually meaningful?
One of 10?
One of a hundred?
One of thousands?
Does it matter if we apologise if our actions do not do the same?
Maybe we should look where it all started
Let our roots run deep and look to each other for answers, a way forward.
Looking back, but not for reasons to
Hurt,
Annoy
Blame
Looking for reasons to
Learn
Grow
Change
Restore.
We have a chance
A slither of hope
A small blueprint that could build a skyscraper that towers above the ununited ones.
We can build it up if we give it the right care and the right treatment
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
That's what we hear for our actions.Words with meaning.
Words that can only happen when two words happen.
All In.
Words With Meaning
Jewells Primary School
Artist: David B. (year 5-6)
Artist statement...
I wrote this poem because I noticed that when we talk about reconciliation, we often focus on saying sorry. While an apology is always important, I began to wonder what “sorry” really means if it is not followed by an action that shows what we meant. My poem aims to raise awareness that reconciliation should be about more than words—it should involve respect, understanding and meaningful action that follow through with our words. Ultimately, I want people to think about how we can move forward together, not as separate groups, but as one diverse, strong and united Australian community.
Reconciliation means...
Reconciliation to me is thinking of us all together as one and follow through with our actions. This is also linked very much with this year's theme all in. This is what reconciliation means because I feel that our actions speak louder than words.