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And The Billy Boils ... inspired by Sunnyone's "Perfect Cuppa"
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And The Billy Boils ... inspired by Sunnyone's "Perfect Cuppa" |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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And The Billy Boils A whisper told, was passed along to me That you sought the perfect cuppa tea No doubt to find the best a long way you’ll go But here in Oz we’ve the best to show Across the world it’s known to be true Not a special blend, simply the way of brew Throughout history it has made the grade When shared with mates in coolabah shade Over red hot coals the Billy will boil To brew the mix that relieves all toil From the flame to the cartwheel spin Ever careful not to scorch the skin Around three times, thence back three more She’d almost be ready for the pour Strength and character, coloured jet black And that’s the way we like it here in the outback Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets. ~Arthur Miller |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wow! Eddie...love to try a cup of that! Very educational and interesting write! Enjoyed with my own cuppa this morning. ~Hugs~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I am not much of one for tea but you sure made this one sound like it would be worth the trip. Always nice to see someone inspired by another's write and you show the inspiration wonderfully as well as give us some insight to your country's offerings. Well done .... got an extra cup to pass to this cowboy? |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (giggles in delight) Crikey, where can I get that tea, mate? (smiles) This is wonderful, sweet friend, I love this, this tea tastes so good, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiufl heart, sweet Eddie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I always wondered about the words to that song...loved it, although I had no idea what Billy boil meant...now I do, thanks to you. I loved this colorful poem! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ha this is just great! "Around three times, thence back three more She’d almost be ready for the pour Strength and character, coloured jet black And that’s the way we like it here in the outback" That's the way we likes it in Canada too! |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Hi EagleOne! I'm up for coffee or tea anytime. Your Billy Boil sounds like my wake up cup. Then I switch to tea. Shenachie |
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shadowchild458 Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 117MN,USA |
mistletoe that was a very nice comment you gave but i think he meant coffee. cuz most tea isn't black. unless it's black tee...lol and you don't brew tea either so umm yeah but anyways great poem. better than i could ever write about coffee gosh you guys have such weird subjects here! lol keep writin'! life may just take a while but i guess heaven's worth the wait |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
I love it!!!!!!! No matter how you brew it, it comes out full of zest and good spirits, just like this wonderful piece!!! Glad we could share a cup, my friend...keep that billy boiling!!!  !!!!Open the door and let your adventure begin!!! |
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Music Maker Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 152THE ORIGINAL !!!! |
'Well, I didn't realise you were the 'swagman', camped by that billabong under the shade of a Coolabah tree. It was you, yes you - making a cup of English tea!!! Matilda was there at the time, as I remember it!!! Nice one cobber!!! Anyone who gets back at my Missus deserves an extra special pat on the back!!! THUMP!!!!! Kind regards, John |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Glad you all found something here to enjoy, take care! Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets. ~Arthur Miller |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Now this is my "cuppa tea"  greatly enjoyed eagle one |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Eagle you soar with your morning cuppa, it inspired this which just wrecks your mood. In the dawn of the morning by the coolibah tree the billy is boiling I'm making some tea I've added the gum leaves to flavour it strong shielded from dawn's breeze and coloured with song the mist rises slowly not yet kept by day and smokey aromas fill sense as I stay I whistle softly through haze you appear it's time for the tea so sit you down here The bellbirds are calling in chime to the day and half promised tasks are all kept at bay in wisp of the morning where tales are told we sit close together to seal out the cold in fine tradition so genteel and warm we drink strong black tea steeped in morn's charm gentle companionship to warm up in force to sit by the coolibah and drink with my horse. What a cuppa you inspired in me. Thanks Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Eddie, well start that fire, I'd love a cup of tea about now. Nice to see you writing, I enjoyed this as usual.Dee Stand straight and tall, not the reflection as others see you, but as you truely are. Clearwater |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
I thank you all for reading and your thoughts, much appreciated. Kethry, there is just something insperational about a cuppa billy tea! Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets. ~Arthur Miller |
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