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You Don't Know Home: Amazing Poem of Hope: About Love Leaving Home: A Life Circle.

Updated on May 26, 2013
Haku Maki - Wood Block Print Poem 68 - 7.
Haku Maki - Wood Block Print Poem 68 - 7.
New Zealanders and Australians sometimes Force their Uniqueness on the World, by having Inter Changeable Parts and a Pride in that Uniqueness.... But NZ Got the Rugby World Cup!
New Zealanders and Australians sometimes Force their Uniqueness on the World, by having Inter Changeable Parts and a Pride in that Uniqueness.... But NZ Got the Rugby World Cup!

Being Proud of Who You Are.

You Don’t Know Home: Amazing Poem of Hope: About Love Leaving Home: A Life Circle, by Pearldiver. This may relate to any country in the world, as irrespective of nationality, people leave home to travel and experience the sights, cultures and lifestyles of other countries. However, most never forget their homelands and carry that national pride with them wherever they go.

‘You Don’t Know Home’ is a poem of hope, that may have described how Ireland (as a parent) felt giving up so many of her children, to other countries and always hoping that they would never simply desert her, or forget the rich heritage that we are all given. This story also relates to Kiwis and Australians who for many years, like the Irish, have spread themselves throughout the world, in most every profession, country and culture.

It has for many years, been part of the general New Zealand culture, to study and work towards gaining industry or professional qualifications and then travel. We in New Zealand call this our ‘OE’ or Overseas Experience and part of that experience is just about going, to where? It does not usually matter; but inevitably the United Kingdom, USA, Europe, Asia, Africa or South America, will learn firsthand some aspects of ‘kiwi culture’ directly from kiwis on their OE. Hopefully, that experience will be a positive one.

Many people throughout the world are often surprised at how open and laid back New Zealanders and Australians are as people. We are generally quite close and share similar values and interests. That relationship was forged nearly a hundred years ago, during the First World War, when once there was hope that in the great war we wouldn't be slaughtered as we fought and died side by side in Turkey, France and Belgium in the trenches, thus developed a healthy and competitive respect for each other. So it is very common to find both groups traveling the same places, although the Kiwis prefer Marmite on their toast, as opposed to a substandard copy called Vegemite, which the Aussies prefer. Both nationalities are hugely sports minded. Both countries have an amazing broad spectrum of scenery, though we stole a march on Australia with films like Lord of The Rings. Well, it's far better when you are standing on the spot, in person and without digital enhancement (of the people - not the scenery). It is different around every corner and every corner is different.

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Welcome To New Zealand.

This Land Defines Who We Are by World Standards.
This Land Defines Who We Are by World Standards.

Just in case you think Kiwis and Aussies are arguing seriously.

Some Rivalry Facts: Although New Zealand has a far better rugby team called the All Blacks, Australians consider the best Race Horse ever, Phar Lap, as being their own; but in fact the horse was Made in New Zealand. Did I mention that both nationalities, within their collective Southern Hemisphere culture always ‘have each other on’ in a good natured way? In other words, they try to make a joke at the other party’s expense. We are extremely competitive (especially against each other) and we are both, as pioneers and warriors, the people who tend to roll up their sleeves and get the job done, irrespective of the difficulty of the job. We enjoy cold beer, great wine, BBQs, laughter and good company. I guess that is why Kiwis and Aussies get along together so well and attract those from other cultures who enjoy just being.

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This Land Defines Our Character by World Standards.
This Land Defines Our Character by World Standards.

Can You See Us? In NZ and Oz.. We Really Are Down Under!!

Take Care All Travelers.

Please enjoy ‘You Don’t Know Home’ it was written for all the sons and daughters, who eventually come home when they are hungry, or when they find that home is a pretty good place to be proud of. In NZ we have a native bird called the Tui. I have mentioned Tuis in the poem and I do that because they are unforgettable; in nature, appearance and in song.

Like Kiwis, they are a very special birds and are an excellent indicator that the local environment is a healthy one, by their presence and their amazing songs that highlight their ability to mimic other birds and of course; kangaroos.

Where ever you come from and where ever you are going to, always remember that the folks at home love you. Be Well and Take Care.

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This Land Defines Our Pride by World Standards.
This Land Defines Our Pride by World Standards.

* ‘You Don’t Know Home.’ *


I took a feeling from your soul

I can’t paint it

Or explain it, in just a word

So I held your innocence to my heart

I tried to hold you from the plane

Though I always knew

Your journey, must now start


You don’t know home

Until you’ve heard the haunting call

Of tuis, just before the dawn

Singing goodbye to their lovers

Loyal to southern stars, a parting moon

No, you don’t know home

Until you’ve seen our green lands

And felt my hug, silently

I miss you, please, come home soon


Here, life is calling, I didn’t know

How to say, that I love you

Can’t you feel that in your heart?

I took that feeling from your soul

And as you’re leaving, I realized

Our pride, our love, will never let us part


Now go knock them out

In Milan and in New York

Enjoy your champagne

Sunsets in San Tropez

For I will always be here

Just for those, I really love

When you want a special place

When you really need, to get away


Because, you won’t know home

Until you’ve seen the green again

Heard the tuis, walked the beauty found

In our hearts, our arms, or an empty beach

But you’ll feel like coming home again

When you’ve seen the world and realized

That home is where the heart is

And this very special heart is, my love..

Never out of reach..


Kia Kaha.

♥ Pearldiver ♥

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This Land Surrounded by The Sea Defines Our Lifestyles by World Standards.
This Land Surrounded by The Sea Defines Our Lifestyles by World Standards.
This Land Defines Our Dreams and Hopes by World Standards.
This Land Defines Our Dreams and Hopes by World Standards.

Thank You For Reading 'You Don't Know Home' Until You Visit ..

This Land is Painted In Rainbows That Signify That Our 4 Million People Are Born of Mixed Cultures and Defined As Such To Shine by World Standards.
This Land is Painted In Rainbows That Signify That Our 4 Million People Are Born of Mixed Cultures and Defined As Such To Shine by World Standards.
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