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Why I Love Australia
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Why I Love Australia |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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Since my early days when the die was cast, I’ve travelled wide o’er this planet vast, And so many times have I been asked, Is there a better land than Australia. A biased opinion I must not give, For places many I’ve worked and lived, But when through them all I’ve sieved, To name a better place has always been a failure. To hear the vibrant yell of an excited crowd At a football match when they roar aloud, It’s one of the things that make me proud Of this great land of Australia. To stand in the bar with a glass of beer And share a yarn with mates held dear, There’s no place on earth where you can live freer Than in this great land of Australia. To gaze at those great Kosciusko peaks, For of magic beauty it always speaks, Where bellbirds ring by cascading creeks Along with lyre-birds in their resplendent regalia. To gaze on that great Riverina plain Where wildfowl abound in a vast domain, To see wildflowers bloom after soaking rain, It’s just another wonder of Australia. To see a bounding mob of kangaroos Or a swirling cloud of cockatoos, Gaudy coloured parrots in reds and blues, In fact, in every colour of a dahlia. To hear a dingo’s howl from a camp-fire bright, A flight of swans on a moonlit night, The swish of wings as they pass from sight, That’s why I love Australia. Lindsay |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Lindsay, I like Australia too. I remember gleefully the Cricket Match between Australia and New Zealand that I attended in Melbourne. The riot was loads of fun. But then I'm into that. Next to perhaps Mexico, and England, Australia is my favorite place outside of Philadelphia, PA, USA. Bobby |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
some day I would love to visit Australia  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Austrailia sounds like a wonderful place, Lindsay. I would love to visit also. Ida |
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Boshii2 Member
since 2009-02-01
Posts 146 |
love your poem and it is all true but the reason I love australia is that when I walk down the main streets of Melbourne playing "spot the Aussie " with my friends you cannot find one.... you can find humans of every kind and national costumes of every hue and words of every tongue... we are truly multi cultural and I love that. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Home is where the heart is and I think that cliche is so true when it comes to all of us. I love Canada the same way for different reasons. Wonderful respectful images Lindsay and a fine fine poem. I have always wanted to visit your country. I've been to quite a few but your country intrigues me quite a bit. There is such a vast array of different climate and geological changes within your continent. Take care. Eric |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
I came here from England 40 years ago and settled over here in the West , yes I love it here too Hope |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
sounds beautiful |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've always wanted to visit Australia... and want to even more after reading your fine words. *S* Beautiful work, my friend! *S* |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Dear Lindsay... I think you have summed it up well !! Your love for your country shows my friend... it shows! well done, I enjoyed every line... I hope you are well and continue to be happy.. much love and  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
The breathtaking front row view of Mother Nature! Now, that's sure is a reason why I want too! ARCTIC WIND |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Lindsay, My friend, I have always wanted to see Australia, and hope to before I am through with my Earthly travels. This poem is such a tribute to your country, If you don't send it to your local paper or have it published, it would be a shame. This should be a gift to the people of your country. Wonderful poem. Love, Tracey. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
It seemed too short, dear Lindsay! Yes, you love your country! Enthusiastic. Love, Margherita |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Sounds like you are Australias favorite son. Good for you. Your pride in country shows. cheers |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To all my wonderful PIP friends, Bobby, Susan, Ida, Bosshii, Eric, Hope, 1slick Lady, Ruth, Roniece, Michael, Tracey, Margerhita and Critical Mass, How can I thank you all for your wonderful response. Just to say thanks seems rather inadequate but I do so appreciate your very kind thoughts. I love you all. God bless. Lindsay |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
I just watched a documentary on Australia; fascinating and very beautiful. This is a great write as always. |
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angellea Member
since 2009-03-29
Posts 144NC, USA |
Makes me want to see your beautiful Australia. That is one place I have always wanted to travel. My Grandpa wanted to move there YEARS ago, but I think he decided against it because my Grandmother became pregnant with my Mother. I had a pen pal from Australia when I was in high school. We spoke on the phone once. I LOVED her accent. Lovely poem. ~Maranda |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I almost made it there. Back in 1968, the Australian government was offering to pay for plane fare, housing and a decent salary for anyone qualified in certain industries who would come and work for at least two years. I gave it a lot of thought but didn't go. When I meet people from there, read of Austrailia through Banjo's eyes, I wish I had gone. I've been trying to woo Roniece enough to get an invite but she's a tough cookie!  The poem is excellent. I appreciate your skill of the craft, sir.  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thank you Wind Walker for your kind comments, They are always appreciated. Thanks Maranda I'm sure you would enjoy a trip to Aussie, there is a lot to see. Balladeer thank you too. What a shame you didn''t take the chance when you had it to pay us a visit. I am in a wheel chair and my wife, who is in poor health, has her hands full with looking after me, otherwise I would be more than happy to invite you over to see our great country. I am quite sincere about that, it's not just an excuse. Thanks again and you take care. A great Easter to you all. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I just fell in love, Lindsay. What more can I say? A |
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Boshii2 Member
since 2009-02-01
Posts 146 |
dear balladeerrrrr I am sincerely offering you free accommodation and meals to come to my house(spared in the midst of the victorian fires) and will see that you get to visit your old mate LyndsayP as often as you please. I am retired so have the time and desire to care for you.I have a lovely husband,a gorgeous old mum, a young man from Jordan and his wife,4 Ned Kelly sons and 1 daughter and their 5 spouses.15 grandchildren , a cockateil,12 chickens .1cat 2 alpacas 6 sheep and a nag and... a spare bed!!Just come Downunder.... Kind regards Boshii2 |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
LindsayP - I've always wanted to visit Australia, but unfortunately it wasn't mean to be as yet. However, you have given me thoughts of what I'm missing there... BC |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"To see a bounding mob of kangaroos Or a swirling cloud of cockatoos, Gaudy coloured parrots in reds and blues, In fact, in every colour of a dahlia. To hear a dingo’s howl from a camp-fire bright, A flight of swans on a moonlit night, The swish of wings as they pass from sight, That’s why I love Australia." it is writing as vibrant as this that captures the mystical, magical quality that many of us have conjured for that land down under...you've represented her well |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Aussie Man ~ I'm priming my wings for the flight! ~ It's going to be a mighty long one ~ but a mighty worthwile one, I'd wager! ~ and besides, I could also be afforded the opportunity of meeting you and Norma in person!  Yeppers, my wings are at the ready! Up, up and away to Aussieland! Enjoyed your vividly descriptive poem about your homeland! Love & a hug, Linda |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
A tremendous tribute to a fine land. The only truly classless nation on earth, and you have every reason to be proud. Never yet had the privledge of a visit, but I've met many Aussies and the conversation was always the best. I'm off to find my Eric Bogle cd, and play, 'The Band Played Waltzing Matilda' I know he's a Scotsman, but so am I. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My dear Alison, love recipricated and thanks for the comment. Boshii, you sound like Mother Teresa and Florence Nightingale rolled into one very kind and generous lady. It makes me feel so humble to be offered so much out of the goodness of your heart. I am a paraplegic confined to a wheel chair and that puts quite a break on my life, so I am unable to accept your very kind offer but I do thank you sincerely for it. I am very fortunate in haveing a loving and very efficient wife who looks after me well. Thanks again and love to you and your family. Thanks Bill, I'm sure you would enjoy a holiday out here so you had better do some hard thinking and see what you can do. I would love to meet you. Steave thanks so much my friend for your always kind comments. It would be great to meet you as well. My dear Linda, what a lovely surprise it would be to meet you in person, so don't waste the time of having the wind under your wings, get those airflight tickets and put your plan in action. Thanks for your kind omment. Osprey, thank you very much my friend for taking the time to comment. It sounds like you might come from Scotland as well. If I recall properly, they have bred Osprey up in the North of Scotland these last few years. I hope that is right. Love and best wishes to you all. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My dear Alison, love recipricated and thanks for the comment. Boshii, you sound like Mother Teresa and Florence Nightingale rolled into one very kind and generous lady. It makes me feel so humble to be offered so much out of the goodness of your heart. I am a paraplegic confined to a wheel chair and that puts quite a break on my life, so I am unable to accept your very kind offer but I do thank you sincerely for it. I am very fortunate in haveing a loving and very efficient wife who looks after me well. Thanks again and love to you and your family. Thanks Bill, I'm sure you would enjoy a holiday out here so you had better do some hard thinking and see what you can do. I would love to meet you. Steave thanks so much my friend for your always kind comments. It would be great to meet you as well. My dear Linda, what a lovely surprise it would be to meet you in person, so don't waste the time of having the wind under your wings, get those airflight tickets and put your plan in action. Thanks for your kind omment. Osprey, thank you very much my friend for taking the time to comment. It sounds like you might come from Scotland as well. If I recall properly, they have bred Osprey up in the North of Scotland these last few years. I hope that is right. Love and best wishes to you all. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My dear Alison, love recipricated and thanks for the comment. Boshii, you sound like Mother Teresa and Florence Nightingale rolled into one very kind and generous lady. It makes me feel so humble to be offered so much out of the goodness of your heart. I am a paraplegic confined to a wheel chair and that puts quite a break on my life, so I am unable to accept your very kind offer but I do thank you sincerely for it. I am very fortunate in haveing a loving and very efficient wife who looks after me well. Thanks again and love to you and your family. Thanks Bill, I'm sure you would enjoy a holiday out here so you had better do some hard thinking and see what you can do. I would love to meet you. Steave thanks so much my friend for your always kind comments. It would be great to meet you as well. My dear Linda, what a lovely surprise it would be to meet you in person, so don't waste the time of having the wind under your wings, get those airflight tickets and put your plan in action. Thanks for your kind omment. Osprey, thank you very much my friend for taking the time to comment. It sounds like you might come from Scotland as well. If I recall properly, they have bred Osprey up in the North of Scotland these last few years. I hope that is right. Love and best wishes to you all. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My dear Alison your love is reciprecated. Thank you dear Lady, I feel quite humble. Boshii, what a wonderful person you must be, you sound like Mother Teresa and Florence Nightingale all wrapped up in one. I certainly appreciate your offer and thank you for it, but I am a paraplegic in a wheel chair and I am unable to go visiting very far from home. I am very fortunate in having a wonderful wife who looks after me so very well. Thanks again and God bless. Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, my dear friend! Your replies eventually come through ~ you just have to wait a bit longer. I got a chuckle out of seeing some of your response to repliers, posted 3 times! ~ and then the "Appreciation" post to thank us again! You're a pet. You truly are! You make me feel VERY appreciated!  ~ a smile for each of your 'thank you' replies! LOLLoveya, Aussie Man! Linda |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
enjoyed the perspective of what has to be a fascinating land. |
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Eirian Member
since 2009-04-13
Posts 70 |
Ah, home |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I am going there one day, my fine friend. (Seriously, I have a hot pink pushpin on the map!) I have a date with a lovely lady to attend an opera, at the most awesome Sydney Opera House, and I vow to bear witness to the gruesome sun to watch this lovely dame body surf--just because she's hot. And btw? I've been trying to find THE TUB of vegemite--and everyone is "sold out", so if you know of anyone, leave me a link, k? I really need to order fast--I gave up my privvies on a jazz fest ticket for the privelage of a tub of vegemite! (I could get marmalite, but naw...) IT MUST BE VEGEMITE. LERVE THE STUFF!!! yummers you, and yer poetry (great hat, too, btw) You delight me.  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Good grief, boshii2!!! What a spread you have there...sounds like paradise! Thank you for the invite. I would love to see it one day Hey, serenity gal! Come and get it!  |
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