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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland 
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They came from the Irish lower classes, < !signature-->Ned Kelly and his gang, Always hard done by the local authorities, Neddy had a plan. In 1878, Victoria, Australia, It all started so innocently, Ned's brother Dan had stolen some horses, And should pay accordingly. But Ned wouldn't hear of this, He and Dan escaped to the hills, Two other friends joined them, They'd rather fight than bend to rules. They formed the notorious Kelly Grang, Stealing from the rich to help the poor, A poor family would awake one morning, There'd be food, valuables or money at their door. The local police force, Raided the Kelly Gang's camp, Ned fought back and shot 3 policemen, They then become the State's most wanted. Twas a high price on their heads, But that didn't worry them, They continued with their helping ways, No one could stop them! They manufactured sheets of iron, To protect themselves from the bullets, Then oh surely they would be unstoppable, The iron would stop any stray bullets. Then in 1880 betrayed by a so called friend, In the town of Glenrowan they were ambushed, It was time for the final showdown, The coppers hid in the bush. The battle raged for hours, The scent of gun smoke filled the air, Dan Kelly and Steve Hart were killed, And Ned lay dying there. But they wanted him alive, To punish even more, Not let him go out in glory, And Neddy knew the score. He recovered well enough, The courts all found him guilty of horrendous crime, His sentence to hang by the neck until dead, No escape for the working class hero this time. After a brief respite, And tearful goodbyes with his Mother and Sisters, Ned Kelly a dead man walking, Was lead to the hanging rooms. And as the rope was placed around his neck, Ned was asked if he had any final words to say, He looked up, his eyes burning with life and spirit, "Such is life!" he chose to say. So on November 11th, 1880, After his final words were spoken, Ned Kelly Australia's most famous bushranger, Was hung by the neck until it was broken. And even 120 years later, Old Neddy is still referred to as a hero, And many, many Australian's like to quote, "Such is Life!" like their hero did so long ago. Edward Kelly 1855 - 1880 I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) [This message has been edited by Isis (edited 06-19-2000).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Isis~ "Such is life" I hear people say that from time to time, I like knowing where that came from! Great poem!  - SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Isis, Even at the points where the meter faltered a little, I was hooked, the story and images were so compelling. Such is life. Thanks for sharing. Mike |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
ahh tis a lovely tale you wrought lass *wink* ~Heather |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I say that phrase all the time Isis! Thanks for bringing such a wonderful story to life, you've told the tale well! Great verse! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks guys! Glad you liked Ned's story I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
I think this would make a strong addition to the book. It has a Henry Lawson feel to it. Brad |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
"Such is life"...it has been one of my favorite sayings for as long as I can remember. A first class look at a piece of our heritage, well done! God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
when a poem curves my lips and stays in my mind, it needs be in this book |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
"Such is life" This is a great story about our famous Ned Kelly and his gang. Wonderful to read Isis...thanks Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
And there's another saying... "you learn something new every day". Thanks Isis Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Glad you all like this piece, it is one of my favs. And it would be nice to have a little piece of Australia in the book wouldn't it my fellow Aussies? LOL I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Definitely a book entry. This story has such a wonderful flavor it would be a shame not to have it. Wonderfully done, Isis. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Isis, fun stuff...my boss is a cowboy re-enactor and he would buy the book just for this entry alone... p.s. change quote:to "They formed the notorious Kelly Gang," Cheers.... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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