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Wandering through the bush
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Wandering through the bush |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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From the bitumen road I diverted By a road sign that beckoned my time The spirits of bush land seemed calling The moments ahead, they were mine The tree tops, in dance were all swaying Some wildlife, I caught with my eyes A desire for freedom consumed me I was charmed by the peacock that cries I stopped where a fence had been broken The remains off a creature still there Been caught by the teeth of barbwire Its remnant stench in the air For a moment I thought of the cruelty Of the hours the creature had cried How the predators found easy target When hungry, how many survived The breeze, brought me callings of welcome Took me closer to earth than I’d been I stood, closed my eyes to its voices I saw what our founders had seen Some bush, that was free and still virgin Where man and destruction had passed Mother Nature, in all of her glory A vision, that heaven would cast As I moved, all the undergrowth crackled As I walked, all the bushes did bend As I watched, all the bush started living As I sat, with the bush I was friend I strolled to a gum proudly standing Looked up, where its trunk touched the sky I watched all the birds, in their playtime How quickly, the clouds went on by A Wallaby hurried for cover With a Joey, now large in its sack At once then aware I was watching That Wallaby didn’t come back I wandered on down to the gully Where a creek bed of water did run I drank from the belly of nature I bathed on a rock with the sun I sang with the birds in a chorus I ran with the lizard and skink I watched all the ants make their castles With nature, I found time to think I accepted the gifts bush had given I joined all the voices that talked I discarded all my inhibitions With nature and freedom I walked |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a wonderful walk that you allowed me to take with you...I enjoyed the sounds and imagery... you must take us again, and soon! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
It has been a wish of mine for many years to go to your country. I just haven't got my act together so I can go but I'd really love to. It's poems like this that make the desire even greater! Wonderful in touch with nature poem....I really enjoyed the atmosphere you captured here in this piece.......g'day to ya mate This is one of mine inspired by my country.... The Shining Feeling From where I stand I see the thaw and on the frozen floor the sun upon the glowing crust is glistening bright and pure. Upon the rolling marbled hills the glossy snowdrifts ride. There is no place nor earthly thrill like springtime greenwood life. A musty scent is on the air, I lift my head and breathe. Out of the sky I seem to hear a calling on the breeze. The sound of God and life and wild, the sound of earth that grows, out of the wind that whispers by the sound of trees that moan. I know just why it is I care, I bend my head and pray. I cannot lock them in my heart these tear drops on my face. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I forgot....Welcome to Passions! I think you'll like posting your poems here...they're a friendly bunch!! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you for sharing your journey with us, Rick. Wonderful images. Welcome to Passions!  All writing comes |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Rick, it's nice to see another Aussie face here. You have described your walk so well, I felt I was out there in the bush again, could almost smell the trees. Thank you and a belated welcome. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Lisa Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 88Lunenburg,VT USA |
I enjoyed this. I could picture in my mind how it would be. It was like I was there. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rick~ WOW ! The cadenced lilt of your verse was exemplary. Such imagery you presented ... Certainly made one feel as 'to be there'. Welcome to Passions !  This is a wonderful read ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Hello again Rick! I'm enjoying your work tremendously. The cadence and rhyme was superb, and the imagery ... simply outstanding! What a wonderful journey through these words of admiration for all that nature has to offer, I really enjoyed this! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rick---thank you for this trip into the bush. You have captured the scene and the feeling of home...even though it is not mine. I much enjoyed! Welcome to Passions! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
What a captivating verse you write Perfect rhyme and meter and very lyrical You painted a graphic picture of a place I would never have seen if not for your poem Superb! Welcome to Passions Liz |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Welcome to Passion Rick, I am relatively new here and these people are awesome, as was your poem. I have a friend in Australia so see pictures of his home and you have described it beautifully like I was there right with you. He is coming in a couple of months to B.C., in Canada (pretty nice here too) so maybe we will take you on a walk with our poetry so stick around here. I look forward to more of your work, as I absolutely love poetry with images, thank you and again, welcome. "Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself." |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rick, Welcome and I'm sorry this one got by me. It is an excellent write. I'll look for more of your work. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Rick: I enjoyed this so much. I have always been a fan of A. B. Paterson and Henry Lawson. Your poem reminds me of some of their work. Hope you'll stick around and enjoy this site. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
nice walk-a-bout, Rick, enjoyed very much, with very good imagery..well done...gentle smile |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
May I extend a warm welcome to you, sir...your meter was nearly flawless, you chose an excellent topic and you expounded on it very well indeed. I look forward to reading more....... |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Welcome to Passions!  This is was a most awesome journey you took us on, I look forward to reading more of your work!Take care, Melissa~ |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Thank you all for your postings, I love you all, your comments make me feel part of one big and loving family. I will be around for quite a while, sharing and reading. Rick |
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helen smith Member
since 2001-03-12
Posts 240 |
yep you're an aussie...loved it .I have stopped and sat at that same spot Rick |
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