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The Great Wide Blue up Yonder
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The Great Wide Blue up Yonder |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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THE GREAT WIDE BLUE UP YONDER Trapped in a city of unclean air, I gaze around with a vacant stare And wonder where I made that erroneous turn, For many a day it’s clouded in smog, The fumes and the dust the sinuses clog, Once more for those wide open spaces I yearn. For once again I would like to wander Beneath the great wide blue up yonder, Where wild flower buds are born to blush unseen, Where their fragrance pure is wasted Like vintage wine that’s never tasted, Then drifts away in those far flung glades of green. To see an old man kangaroo As he leaves his tracks in the morning dew, Slowly raise himself to his full majestic height, His senses quickly become intense As a dingo shows at the boundary fence, Then stealthily steals away in the gathering light. To rest in the shade on a river’s bank Where the grass grows green and lush and rank, And the reeds all gently murmur in the breeze, Watching swallows that duty bring To catch insects upon the wing, Their nestling’s hunger shortly to appease. As the sun at its meridian shines And activity in the bush declines, Solace and solitude quietly paves the way, But as the afternoon wears on The heat of sun is gradually gone, Towards the closing of another perfect day. At twilight, half an hour ‘fore dark, A ring- barked redgum standing stark Is immersed suddenly in a swirling cloud of white, A screeching crowd of cockatoos For silence who at first refuse, Then slowly settle down for the coming night. Then as the dark it’s talons curl, The nocturnal birds their wings unfurl, Then a golden glow appears on horizons far, Forth comes a softly tranquil moon As frogs and crickets call in tune Interrupted by the call of some lone nightjar. The bush and plains it magic spun, I know it's not for everyone But to me it's an untold paradise, For city folk can never see The pleasure bushland brings to me Or appreciate the things that make it nice. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay, thank you so much for sharing your visions and feelings on the great Outback in the Land Down Under! So vividly descriptive that I can see it, feel it ~ and almost taste it! Beautifully scribed, Dear Poet.  EA |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The bush and plains it magic spun, I know it's not for everyone But to me it's an untold paradise, For city folk can never see The pleasure bushland brings to me Or appreciate the things that make it nice. ~*~ You have to taste the air to know. Well done, Sir! |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Lindsay, good to see yet another great post my friend, much enjoyed as always. Have a great day and take care. Rick |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
An absolutely wonderful write full of imagery and thought. Very much enjoyed this today. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thank you so much for your kind comments Earth Angel, I'm glad you enjoyed it. LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Sunshine, you certainly hit the nail on the head when you said you can taste the air. The air that one tastes when you walk through our eucalyptus bushlands has a perfume that cannot be smelled in any city on earth, including our own. Thank you. LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Rick, thank you my friend for your kind comments. It's time you posted another great Poem. Good luck LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Gentle Spirit, Thank you sincerely for your kind comments, LindsayP |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks James Michael, much appreciated. LindsayP |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"The bush and plains it magic spun, I know it's not for everyone But to me it's an untold paradise, For city folk can never see The pleasure bushland brings to me Or appreciate the things that make it nice." Spirited write! Love this verse. JL  Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks JL, glad you enjoyed it. LindsayP |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
The bush may not be for everyone as you state but it seems to be a glorious place. |
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