Matilda's Waltz 🐝

Описание: Matilda’s Waltz 🕯️

When shots rang out at Bondi Beach
And terror filled those golden streets
Now crimson taints where once was peace
That day when darkness stole sixteen
A precious girl of only ten
Fifteen beloved women and men
With love we will remember them
That day when darkness showed it’s hand
There were heroes on the ground that day
Those who ran into the fray
For the injured, the grieving and the brave
With heavy hearts we pray
But even in the darkest night
There is power in a little light
Australia, let your flame burn bright
For love alone will win the fight
Waltzing Matilda
Waltzing Matilda
You’ll come a-waltzing Matilda with me
And her voice shall be heard
As it echoes through Australia
You’ll come a-waltzing
You’ll come a-waltzing
You’ll come a-waltzing Matilda with me

I’ve been deeply moved by the stories of heroism and the outpouring of compassion I’ve seen since tragedy struck our beautiful Australian shores on Sunday. It’s hard to know what to say in the wake of such incomprehensible brutality. In particular, a little girl named Matilda has been firmly on my mind this week; the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting. The same age as my eldest, with the same beautiful bright smile and the whole world ahead of her. When I saw the story of why she was named Matilda, I couldn’t help thinking of our unofficial Aussie anthem. I imagined Matilda dancing in heaven, free of fear and sadness. Here is a little waltz I wrote in her honour.

Praying for comfort for those who mourn, peace for those who are afraid, healing for the ones still recovering in hospital, & for truth and light to blaze the way forward for our nation. 🕯️🕊️🐝

Filmed and captured by my amazing husband Tom.