Australian actor Ben Lawson was preparing for another Christmas away from his home in Australia when the Black Summer bushfires began to burn their way across Australia’s eastern coast.
As the bushfires continued to rage into the new year, Ben, feeling angry, helpless and broken-hearted sat down and put his feelings into words.
To My Country is an ode to the endurance of the Australian spirit.
Ben Lawson’s poem is now published in a book by Allen & Unwin, and is beautifully illustrated by Bruce Whatley.
Proceeds from the book will be donated to The Koala Hospital.