I have a mate in Aussie land

His name it rhymes with block

Though it isn't something that was planned

Our friendship is solid as a rock

 I have a mate in the land down under

He is a wonderful bloke

His voice reminds me of quiet thunder

Whenever we talk and joke

I have a mate on a distant shore

For his country he has pride

This friend of mine I do adore

My feelings won't be  denied

I have a mate across the sea

He means an awful lot to me

On one thing we both agree

An actual meeting is a fantasy

 So I give to this friend all that I can

And treasure time spent with a sweet man.

Although we are countries apart

This mate of mine has a piece of my heart

Michelle Forsyth 2006