In the poem "Tree Grave" by "Oodgeroo Noonuccal", the theme of the loss of aboriginal culture is conveyed through the use of traditional aboriginal word choice, natural images and poetic techniques. Oodgeroo Noonuccal writes many poems conveying not only her loss but the loss of her tribes culture. As "the lost one left us", shows this could only be the start of a tragic story of loss. The warrior or hero displayed in this poem 'leaves for the shadow land' and so the tribe 'binds him in bark', showing the deep sad loss of a main person in their tribe. Aboriginal word choice is not only shown in this example but also in the quote 'By the lit waters/of the long lagoon. Not only does the poet use classical aboriginal nature to show her loss but also reinforces her anger with alliteration throughout the two lines. The lit waters of the long lagoon, may show the loss of hope also, as her tribes great thought, spark only part of the long lagoon, therefor, once again showing the theme of the loss of aboriginal culture. The loss is seen tragical for their tribe as not only a member has died, but also because 'his hunts are over'. This is a metaphor, that is not only meant literally; his hunts are over, effecting the tribes amount of hunters available, but also because it stands for his death. Aural imagery is 'heard' when the 'night winds whisper/their ghostly tune.' A spooky and eerie tone is evoked here, supported by personification and assonance. This makes the overall theme seem sad and angry about the tragic loss of aboriginal culture. Therefor In the poem "Tree Grave" by "Oodgeroo Noonuccal", the theme of the loss of aboriginal culture is conveyed through the use of traditional aboriginal word choice, natural images and poetic techniques.