The Table of Togetherness
by Shaurya Jain, Bacchus Marsh Grammar
Years 3 – 4 Ekphrastic Poetry Finalist
‘A Banquet Still Life’ by Jan Davidsz de Heem (c. 1640-1641)
Yummy fruits shine on the table,
Like a pirate’s treasure in a fable!
Red and green, big and small,
There is a room, here for all!!
Different colours, side by side,
Together strong, we turn the tide!!!
Lute and flute make joyful sounds,
Silver cups are scattered around!
From many places, many ways
One country now, one home we praise!!
Different colours, side by side,
Together strong, we turn the tide!!!
White, brown, black – our skin may be,
As different as the fruit we see!
Colours should not keep us apart,
What truly matters is the heart!!
Different colours, side by side,
Together strong, we turn the tide!!!
Together we stand in unity,
Giving everyone a new opportunity!
Different treasures, one brave crew,
There’s room aboard for Me and You!!