Ian Ryan

Read the Darra review here: https://lisamcaully.com/2020/10/07/is-darra-in-brisbane-a-good-suburb/

Decoding Darra

It can be a bit confusing, perhaps jarring to the eye,
you must look a little closer to understand the why.
Possibility sits at its heart, the new Australian’s dream,
generations have made homes here, found their community.
This weaves a certain fabric of humility and grace,
of hard work and of gratitude despite the hardships faced.

It’s an eclectic montage, a juxtapose of sorts,
there are statues and some bonsai, cement oceans and some lawns.
The dragon fruit’s abundant, mint runs along the ground,
watch out for the cats though, they don’t make a sound.

If you chat with the locals, they’ll tell you what they know —
“The place is very welcoming, I wouldn’t want to go.
Don’t listen to the stories, you’ll find fault if you look.
See it with clear eyes and author your own book.”