Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Outback Jack - latest news.
Crikey, I hadn't heard from the ol' bushy for over a month. Usually we have a letter goin' both ways each month.
Jack does not have a 'street' address. I mail to him c/o various bush pubs and post offices dependant upon his degree of domestication at any one time.
So I spoke with my contact at Bourke Shire Information office, who informed me 'Jack Bourke' had died !!!!!
Now, I got a bit misty. He's a bloody great ol' bloke- 'salt of the earth' is a common expression for dyed in the wool bushys.
As we discussed the situation I began to realise she was NOT talking about 'My' - Jack Bourke. Further investigation revealed he had not 'fallen off 'is perch' as he often puts it. To confirm this a letter arrived the next day.
This letter includes an invitation to attend the Grand Opening of the Back o' Bourke Exhibition Centre during October 09.
So Jack 'n I will get together beside the Darlin' River and 'Chew the fat' a bit. Might watch the Wedgetails soar over Mt Oxley and visit wildflowers in profusion at the Lednapper Area.
Where Eagles - - -
There’s a road that leads to everywhere
across rolling hills and plains,
by red dirt it is painted
even down flat culvert drains.
It stretches to high mountains
where wide winged eagles soar,
then plunges down to valleys
where mighty rivers roar.
I want to fly with eagles
up high on wings like steel
to bank and wheel in solitude,
to know how eagles feel.
Then swoop into a cloudbank
where crystalled waters go,
to stretch once more my pinions,
to know what eagles know.
(c). Rimeriter.
27/2/09.
Jack does not have a 'street' address. I mail to him c/o various bush pubs and post offices dependant upon his degree of domestication at any one time.
So I spoke with my contact at Bourke Shire Information office, who informed me 'Jack Bourke' had died !!!!!
Now, I got a bit misty. He's a bloody great ol' bloke- 'salt of the earth' is a common expression for dyed in the wool bushys.
As we discussed the situation I began to realise she was NOT talking about 'My' - Jack Bourke. Further investigation revealed he had not 'fallen off 'is perch' as he often puts it. To confirm this a letter arrived the next day.
This letter includes an invitation to attend the Grand Opening of the Back o' Bourke Exhibition Centre during October 09.
So Jack 'n I will get together beside the Darlin' River and 'Chew the fat' a bit. Might watch the Wedgetails soar over Mt Oxley and visit wildflowers in profusion at the Lednapper Area.
Where Eagles - - -
There’s a road that leads to everywhere
across rolling hills and plains,
by red dirt it is painted
even down flat culvert drains.
It stretches to high mountains
where wide winged eagles soar,
then plunges down to valleys
where mighty rivers roar.
I want to fly with eagles
up high on wings like steel
to bank and wheel in solitude,
to know how eagles feel.
Then swoop into a cloudbank
where crystalled waters go,
to stretch once more my pinions,
to know what eagles know.
(c). Rimeriter.
27/2/09.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
A successful Aussie Writer.
Maggie May Gordon
www.countryrhymes.com
For my heart belongs to the outback
To those endless mulga plains
Where the saltbush and the bluebush vie
And the golden wattle reigns.
**************************************
This and much more appears on her Website.
I have acquired a copy of - Jack's Outback - one of her books
along with a few individual pieces.
My comment - "Bloody Beaut".
www.countryrhymes.com
For my heart belongs to the outback
To those endless mulga plains
Where the saltbush and the bluebush vie
And the golden wattle reigns.
**************************************
This and much more appears on her Website.
I have acquired a copy of - Jack's Outback - one of her books
along with a few individual pieces.
My comment - "Bloody Beaut".
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Price Poster
Jim's Jottings
Aussie Booklets
Topical Rhymes
about
Aussie Times
1. My Australia Series -
this bloody country.
2. Bootin' About Series -
wanderin' west.
3. Roamin' 'round Series -
north and south.
4. Amblin' Around Australia -
bootin' and roamin'
Contact - rimeriter@gmail.com.au
Display - Jim'sJottings.blogspot.com
Aussie Booklets
***
Bootin’ About The Bush
Booklets 1 and 2
Booklet collections of lyrical Aussie Verse.
Third reprint of Book 1 and First Edition Book 2 available $20.00 ea.
*
Following the acceptance of
Bootin’ About The Bush
Jim Spain
has developed a colour series of
Bookettes and Booklets
which are listed on the front of this leaflet.
*
These are available as
Bookettes @ $5.00
Booklets @ $10.00
Deluxe Version @ $15.00 ea.
Personalised Printings as gifts
available on request.
*
A short sample list from more than 500 titles -
My Land. this bloody country. A Road to Everywhere.
*
Amblin' Australia. Kimberley Grandeur. Cable Beach Sunset.
*
Big Sky Country. Outback Jack. 'ad ya chain pulled.
*
My Australia. Aussie Outback. 'Living Legends'
*
Rovin' 'round. This Place. Writing my Rules. Come, sit awhile.
*
Please contact to finalise your selection.
Pre – Orders and payment is required.
Contact - - -
rimeriter@gmail.com.au
Aussie Booklets
Topical Rhymes
about
Aussie Times
1. My Australia Series -
this bloody country.
2. Bootin' About Series -
wanderin' west.
3. Roamin' 'round Series -
north and south.
4. Amblin' Around Australia -
bootin' and roamin'
Contact - rimeriter@gmail.com.au
Display - Jim'sJottings.blogspot.com
Aussie Booklets
***
Bootin’ About The Bush
Booklets 1 and 2
Booklet collections of lyrical Aussie Verse.
Third reprint of Book 1 and First Edition Book 2 available $20.00 ea.
*
Following the acceptance of
Bootin’ About The Bush
Jim Spain
has developed a colour series of
Bookettes and Booklets
which are listed on the front of this leaflet.
*
These are available as
Bookettes @ $5.00
Booklets @ $10.00
Deluxe Version @ $15.00 ea.
Personalised Printings as gifts
available on request.
*
A short sample list from more than 500 titles -
My Land. this bloody country. A Road to Everywhere.
*
Amblin' Australia. Kimberley Grandeur. Cable Beach Sunset.
*
Big Sky Country. Outback Jack. 'ad ya chain pulled.
*
My Australia. Aussie Outback. 'Living Legends'
*
Rovin' 'round. This Place. Writing my Rules. Come, sit awhile.
*
Please contact to finalise your selection.
Pre – Orders and payment is required.
Contact - - -
rimeriter@gmail.com.au
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Blog Tastybytes
Blogspot Tastybytes
Short excerpts from my various collections over time.
Poets' Lament.
Oh! Why. Oh! Why,
Do only those, skilled at writing practised prose
just about on any theme,
receive recognician from Academe ?
Whilst those of us at grass roots level
continually miss while others revel
in praise and prizes constantly.
???
Rime
of the
Ancient Traveller.
I must go out to the bush again,
in this wide and windswept land,
all I need is the will of old
to travel far overland.
Cross those plains and sandy dunes
to where kestrels and eagles soar.
To see cragged cliffs with beetling brows
and hear - - -
**
Australian
Bushrangers
of the
1800
Era.
Locals were larrikin legends
with their exploits recounted in verse.
They carried out many rich robberies
but never stole a poor womans' purse.
In the latter part of the century
and Australian born and bred
were those once deemed to be heros,
such as Fred Ward, Ben Hall and - - -
- - - the next hill.
the next hill !! the next hill !!
it's just over there.
what's over it ?? what's over it !!
perhaps it does not compare.
There's no way of knowing until you crest
the next hill the next hill
maybe back here is - - - -
Short excerpts from my various collections over time.
Poets' Lament.
Oh! Why. Oh! Why,
Do only those, skilled at writing practised prose
just about on any theme,
receive recognician from Academe ?
Whilst those of us at grass roots level
continually miss while others revel
in praise and prizes constantly.
???
Rime
of the
Ancient Traveller.
I must go out to the bush again,
in this wide and windswept land,
all I need is the will of old
to travel far overland.
Cross those plains and sandy dunes
to where kestrels and eagles soar.
To see cragged cliffs with beetling brows
and hear - - -
**
Australian
Bushrangers
of the
1800
Era.
Locals were larrikin legends
with their exploits recounted in verse.
They carried out many rich robberies
but never stole a poor womans' purse.
In the latter part of the century
and Australian born and bred
were those once deemed to be heros,
such as Fred Ward, Ben Hall and - - -
- - - the next hill.
the next hill !! the next hill !!
it's just over there.
what's over it ?? what's over it !!
perhaps it does not compare.
There's no way of knowing until you crest
the next hill the next hill
maybe back here is - - - -
Monday, January 05, 2009
January 2009.
Another full year of creative enjoyment before me. Bloody bewdy.
Eventually some bits should appear which have been generated by visiting rellies at Caboolture, Bribie and Mackay in Qld.
Many interesting towns and villages were visited. Did you know we have one named 1770 ?
Should be able to find an un-posted new piece.
Perhaps all will enjoy - May this Birthday.
This piece is copied from the - Occasion Gallerie - Blue Mountains Art, Boulder Colorado.
May this Birthday.
May the sun be out ; may
the sky be blue
May whatever you need
find its way to you
May your favorite people
be right by your side
May they spoil you with attention
and fill your heart with pride
May you have love in your heart
and sweet peace of mind
May everyone you meet
be sensitive and kind
May you embrace your dreams
and bypass the strife
May you look back and ahead
to see the beauty in your life
May the colour of your birthday
be happy and bright
May everything you do
turn out just right
May you celebrate your life
in ways you wont forget
May this birthday be your most
special one yet
~ Donna Fargo
Copyright @ PrimmaDonna Entertainment Corp.
@ Blue Mountains Arts Inc. PO Box 1007, Boulder CO 80306.
Website www.spa.com - Notecard poetry is welcome.
Eventually some bits should appear which have been generated by visiting rellies at Caboolture, Bribie and Mackay in Qld.
Many interesting towns and villages were visited. Did you know we have one named 1770 ?
Should be able to find an un-posted new piece.
Perhaps all will enjoy - May this Birthday.
This piece is copied from the - Occasion Gallerie - Blue Mountains Art, Boulder Colorado.
May this Birthday.
May the sun be out ; may
the sky be blue
May whatever you need
find its way to you
May your favorite people
be right by your side
May they spoil you with attention
and fill your heart with pride
May you have love in your heart
and sweet peace of mind
May everyone you meet
be sensitive and kind
May you embrace your dreams
and bypass the strife
May you look back and ahead
to see the beauty in your life
May the colour of your birthday
be happy and bright
May everything you do
turn out just right
May you celebrate your life
in ways you wont forget
May this birthday be your most
special one yet
~ Donna Fargo
Copyright @ PrimmaDonna Entertainment Corp.
@ Blue Mountains Arts Inc. PO Box 1007, Boulder CO 80306.
Website www.spa.com - Notecard poetry is welcome.
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