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Kabu, its a beautifully stark poem of Australia.....
very vivid and the reader feels he/she is there....thank you for posting it for us..
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posted by
Rumor
on February 7, 2011 at 8:43 AM
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Darlin' we have been praying for those in your country for months now. It is a sad scene. I especially pray that your children will experience some cooling soon. Love you,
posted by
Justi
on February 7, 2011 at 8:43 AM
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Great poem, thanks for sharing it
posted by
lionreign
on February 7, 2011 at 8:14 AM
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Hi MKabu!
Just checking in; I don't think my emails been working. Hoping you and PJay are doing well. A beautiful poem you've posted about Australia. I miss you and hope my email will be back up and working soon! Hugs to you!
posted by
Darson
on February 7, 2011 at 6:06 AM
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Such a great poem. Even then there were floods and dry spells - the awful things happening now have happened before and the Australians persevered! A small comfort, but comfort nonetheless....Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on February 7, 2011 at 4:58 AM
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My Country
There is so much turmoil all over the world. Such devastations and pain
posted by
MsJudy
on February 6, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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Its not just your country but the world is going crazy
posted by
Lanetay
on February 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM
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Lovely poem! Nature indeed is more powerful than man.
posted by
Nita09
on February 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM
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A strong and enduring people..and land...
Lovely, descriptive poem, Dear Kabu, Thank you for sharing it.
posted by
Raye09
on February 6, 2011 at 6:42 PM
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Every moment expressed so vividly Kabu - Excellent poem. It is really too bad about the catastrophe's going on there now.
posted by
shobana
on February 6, 2011 at 6:24 PM
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I liked that 1909 poem so much, it inspired me to write something about my
own country.
posted by
Straightforward
on February 6, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)
A very descriptive poem and I feel much sadness for you darlin' over your homeland. I will go back with you after Feb 24 when the operation is done. I love you.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 6, 2011 at 6:06 PM
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That's wonderful!
Today Richard sent me an internet site (
http://www.laboiteverte.fr/portraits-de-criminels-australiens-dans-les-annees-1920/) that I just loved. They are supposed to be mug shots of Australian criminals of the 1920's from the archives of the
Sydney Police. But it’s almost like these dark and moody mug shots came straight out of a Vogue fashion spread. I loved looking at them. They made me think of your writings and your attention to detail and your love of pretty clothes.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 6, 2011 at 5:22 PM
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Such a wonderful country that is described in this poem you provided us with...The speaker's loyalty to her country is to be admired.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM
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I've always loved Canadians and Aussies, and I'm sorry the
Australians are having such a rough go of it. Mother Nature has been on a PMS tear all year, and I hope she gets over it soon.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 6, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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It has something about it and I always think about a day, and
a particular memory of this poem being recited in St Martins in the Field in Trafalgar Square. It was a memorial service for an Australian friend. Her best friend stood up and read it from the pulpit. How, I don't know. She told me later that she hoped all who knew it would stand and recite it as one. But we could not, for at the start of the second stanza, we were carried away by tears.
posted by
Azur
on February 6, 2011 at 2:06 PM
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My prayers for Australia grow stronger by the day Grandmummy...I love you...
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on February 6, 2011 at 12:34 PM
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Absolutely splendid, vivid and touching poem!
Thank you for sharing with us, dear Kabu! You have every reason to be proud of and feel nostalgic about your beloved land down under. I know not why it is suffering so much at the moment, but rest assured that the Universal healing prayers & powers will once again bring peace & prosperity to the brave Australians and New Zealanders, best wishes, Ash
posted by
ash_pradhan
on February 6, 2011 at 12:33 PM
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It all sounds awe-inspiring. That is true love for better or for worse. Kudos for Australia..and a prayer and wish for recovery.
posted by
mariss9
on February 6, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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Kabu
A wonderful, heartfelt poem! Makes me want to go and visit, preferably during our Canadian winter...
And I certainly hope Mother Nature gives Australia a bit of a breather...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM
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YUM, such a Love written there and it wraps round my heart. Yes, that's Beauty from a Heart's haven there. Beautiful and thank you dear Kabuski. *I spoke with our Australian dear one, Claire last night, her parents are there right now for funeral and illness of family - they're in Sydney - but oh, the twinkle and glisten in Claire's eyes went straight through to my heart. God Bless Australia and the Great Folk that are undergoing much there ~ xoxoxo Connie Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on February 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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