Karl

In his late eighties mentally and physically feeling well

Of his life he has many stories to tell

One of life's great survivors there can be little doubt

Sixty five years ago he left Germany and made his way south

To this southern Country to begin a new life

Where he met Ann the woman he married his now long deceased wife

Many times a great granddad the hair on his balding head silver gray

Karl has known of a far better physical day

In his neighbourhood he is one well liked and well known

Quite happy in his life he lives on his own

He often goes for a walk in the in the park off of high street

And he says good day to everyone there he does meet

Though he speaks good English his German accent he retain

This is something that in him until death will remain

Karl may never see Berlin again

In him Germany's loss was Australia's gain.