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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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When it’s daytime in Alaska, Australia has its night Our Christmas is dark and cold; theirs is filled with hot sunlight We say they are “Down Under” as if buried deep underground I wonder if “Up Over” is where they think Alaska’s found The Arctic and the Outback offer adventure to most all Their rugged lands meet the horizon and mountains appear small Indigenous people subsist there, still tied to their homelands They hold tight to their unique cultures that most won’t understand Whether fishing for dugong or seeking whales in stormy seas Aborigines and Eskimo hunt foods their family’s need They work to preserve their cultures and keep the older ways Modern advances make traditions harder to keep safe. The North Pole and the South Pole are bookends of the earth Between them there are cities like Fairbanks and like Perth Australia and Alaska's lands are open, wild spaces Which is only one attribute that's shared by both these places The Southern Cross and North Star shine above in the sky And point the way to the Poles to those whose eyes look high Australia and Alaska top the world from end-to-end They share a frontier spirit and are known for making friends “Up Over” or “Down Under” doesn’t really matter much at all They are a world of difference, but the difference is really small. - Alison [This message has been edited by Alison (12-01-2008 02:24 AM).] |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
loved the reference to the Dugong Ali-girl...good research there!  and the Up Over and Down Under reference is just great... I think you would fit right in if you were to visit us one day .... hmmm... do you think we could entice "Deer" to visit too?? ooh is my soft spot for him showing?? LOL!! lovely gifting here ... lovely as you! Eskimo and some Aborigine hugs thrown your way! RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Australia is so like where I live, and I love it there. (Especially the men) trust me! Anyway, loved your poem Alison, is this for a challenge, and if so what one? You caught the beauty of her well by the way. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Took you long enough! (and it was well worth waiting for  )Ya done good, Alison. I'll forgive the questionable rhymes in lieu of the brilliant way you created the poem. Two ends of the world...the similarities and the differences. Your exploration of Austrailia and it's regions and customs is just what I was looking for. Congrats on a job well done. Take the rest of the day off! Roniece....just whistle |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
When it’s daytime in Alaska, Australia has its night Our Christmas is dark and cold; theirs is filled with hot sunlight We say they are “Down Under” as if buried deep underground I wonder if “Up Over” is where they think Alaska’s found The Arctic and the Outback offer adventure to most all Their rugged lands meet horizons and mountains appear quite small Indigenous people subsist there, still tied to their homelands They hold tight to their unique cultures that most won’t understand Whether fishing for dugong or seeking whales in stormy seas Aborigines and Eskimo hunt foods for their family’s needs They work to preserve their cultures and keep the older ways Advances make it harder to keep modern changes at bay. The North Pole and the South Pole are bookends of the earth Between them there are cities like Fairbanks and like Perth Australia and Alaska's lands are open, wild spaces Which is only one attribute that's shared by both these places The Southern Cross and North Star above shine in the sky And point the way to the Poles to those whose eyes look high Australia and Alaska top the world from end-to-end They share a frontier spirit and are known for making friends “Up Over” or “Down Under” doesn’t really matter much at all They are a world of difference, but the difference is truly small. - Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hey, Balladeer, thank you for waiting so patiently and not giving up on me. I changed some of the rhymes that were 'Iffy' -  Thank you again, Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You know, I didn't think I liked this poem until today. I like it. Thank you for this assignment. A |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My pleasure, Alison. The concept of the poem is masterful..Austrailia and Alaska - bookends..the similarities. It's a wonderful concept. Right now it's a very good poem. With the right rhythm and syllable counts it would be a GREAT one. |
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