ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

There's water, water everywhere but not the kind you drink.
The roads are cut the bridges out; it's causing quite a stink.
I've never seen it rain so much it's playing on me brain.
I'm sick of cleaning up the muck it's driving me insane.
BP

The kids are wet, the dog is wet, green mould begins to flourish.
The grass grows inches every day. The water seems to nourish
most everything that grows it seems though deep in mud we’re sinking
the BOM map on the ‘puter shows the cloud mass isn’t shrinking
MKC

And so it pours , like "cats and dogs", though neither seem to care,
our tabby hasn't left the lounge, she's taken refuge there,
and out the back the old lab lies his cares are all but few,
that some one stops to have a chat and leaves a treat or two.
Sue P

I'm sick of hearing pitter patter as rain pours on me roof
I'm thinking now of lining it to make the lot soundproof.
The back yard is going mouldy the dogs buisness is all soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents from my doggy.
BP

In some parts of Australia, they look out on cloudless sky -
the only words that they can say, "By George it's keeping dry."
All hope they have is very quickly sinking down the drain -
their problems soon would cease if I could send them down some rain.
JP

Yes, that's it John- we'll build a drain to let the water through
we'll gather up the unemployed and cut the jobless queue
we'll build a drain to fill the dams, the creeks and rivers too
so lets get started right away and make this dream come true.
Sue P

I'll guarantee my share to give and bugger carbon taxes
and don't lets clog the 'puter up with confirmation faxes,
my words my bond I'll give my all, down pipelines it can fly
and in exchange would someone send a little bit of dry
MKC

Sunday flaming morning and the rain still tumbles down
Ten buckets full I've emptied it's all a smelly mucky brown.
My Driza-Bones gone mouldy and my chooks are off the lay
I wish I had not saved so much for a bloody rainy day.

Bob I'm over it

You’re over it? We’re over it!!! The whole state is awash
me feet are going pruney from my squeegeeing by gosh.
The two dogs are both pongy and there’s green mould on me walls
What bastard let the water out??? I’ll hang him by the b…………races
MKC

I tried to mow the other day while the sun it tried to shine
but the mower chucked a fancy fit the stinking mongrel swine.
I poked it and I prodded it but it coughed and would not start
I pulled the cord so hard it broke and I let out this roaring ( any suggestions )

The spark from off the motor ignited all the fumes and then
it singed me poor old kelpies hair I hope it grows back agin.
I managed to mow just a strip down the middle of the yard
Then I tried to put new blades on, well it didn't look that hard.

Bob

It might be raining but the kids still play cricket.

There's water, water everywhere but not the kind you drink.
The roads are cut the bridges out; it's causing quite a stink.
I've never seen it rain so much it's playing on me brain.
I'm sick of cleaning up the muck it's driving me insane.
BP

The kids are wet, the dog is wet, green mould begins to flourish.
The grass grows inches every day. The water seems to nourish
most everything that grows it seems though deep in mud we’re sinking
the BOM map on the ‘puter shows the cloud mass isn’t shrinking
MKC

And so it pours , like "cats and dogs", though neither seem to care,
our tabby hasn't left the lounge, she's taken refuge there,
and out the back the old lab lies his cares are all but few,
that some one stops to have a chat and leaves a treat or two.
Sue P

I'm sick of hearing pitter patter as rain pours on me roof
I'm thinking now of lining it to make the lot soundproof.
The back yard is going mouldy the dogs buisness is all soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents from my doggy.
BP

In some parts of Australia, they look out on cloudless sky -
the only words that they can say, "By George it's keeping dry."
All hope they have is very quickly sinking down the drain -
their problems soon would cease if I could send them down some rain.
JP

Yes, that's it John- we'll build a drain to let the water through
we'll gather up the unemployed and cut the jobless queue
we'll build a drain to fill the dams, the creeks and rivers too
so lets get started right away and make this dream come true.
Sue P

I'll guarantee my share to give and bugger carbon taxes
and don't lets clog the 'puter up with confirmation faxes,
my words my bond I'll give my all, down pipelines it can fly
and in exchange would someone send a little bit of dry
MKC

Sunday flaming morning and the rain still tumbles down
Ten buckets full I've emptied it's all a smelly mucky brown.
My Driza-Bones gone mouldy and my chooks are off the lay
I wish I had not saved so much for a bloody rainy day.

Bob I'm over it

You’re over it? We’re over it!!! The whole state is awash
me feet are going pruney from my squeegeeing by gosh.
The two dogs are both pongy and there’s green mould on me walls
What bastard let the water out??? I’ll hang him by the b…………races
MKC

I tried to mow the other day while the sun it tried to shine
but the mower chucked a fancy fit the stinking mongrel swine.
I poked it and I prodded it but it coughed and would not start
I pulled the cord so hard it broke and I let out this roaring blart

The spark from off the motor ignited all the fumes and then
it singed me poor old kelpies hair I hope it grows back agin.
I managed to mow just a strip down the middle of the yard
Then I tried to put new blades on, well it didn't look that hard.
BP

I gave up the thought of mowing ‘cause the mowers diggin’ in
and swearing when in public is I fear a mortal sin
but there’s also cane toads hopping and cane toads I do not mow
so I left the buggers out there – seems that TV is the go
MKC

Looks like you need some diversionsary drainage Maureen ?


There's water, water everywhere but not the kind you drink.
The roads are cut the bridges out; it's causing quite a stink.
I've never seen it rain so much it's playing on me brain.
I'm sick of cleaning up the muck it's driving me insane.
BP

The kids are wet, the dog is wet, green mould begins to flourish.
The grass grows inches every day. The water seems to nourish
most everything that grows it seems though deep in mud we’re sinking
the BOM map on the ‘puter shows the cloud mass isn’t shrinking
MKC

And so it pours , like "cats and dogs", though neither seem to care,
our tabby hasn't left the lounge, she's taken refuge there,
and out the back the old lab lies his cares are all but few,
that some one stops to have a chat and leaves a treat or two.
Sue P

I'm sick of hearing pitter patter as rain pours on me roof
I'm thinking now of lining it to make the lot soundproof.
The back yard is going mouldy the dogs buisness is all soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents from my doggy.
BP

In some parts of Australia, they look out on cloudless sky -
the only words that they can say, "By George it's keeping dry."
All hope they have is very quickly sinking down the drain -
their problems soon would cease if I could send them down some rain.
JP

Yes, that's it John- we'll build a drain to let the water through
we'll gather up the unemployed and cut the jobless queue
we'll build a drain to fill the dams, the creeks and rivers too
so lets get started right away and make this dream come true.
Sue P

I'll guarantee my share to give and bugger carbon taxes
and don't lets clog the 'puter up with confirmation faxes,
my words my bond I'll give my all, down pipelines it can fly
and in exchange would someone send a little bit of dry
MKC

Sunday flaming morning and the rain still tumbles down
Ten buckets full I've emptied it's all a smelly mucky brown.
My Driza-Bones gone mouldy and my chooks are off the lay
I wish I had not saved so much for a bloody rainy day.

Bob I'm over it

You’re over it? We’re over it!!! The whole state is awash
me feet are going pruney from my squeegeeing by gosh.
The two dogs are both pongy and there’s green mould on me walls
What bastard let the water out??? I’ll hang him by the b…………races
MKC

I tried to mow the other day while the sun it tried to shine
but the mower chucked a fancy fit the stinking mongrel swine.
I poked it and I prodded it but it coughed and would not start
I pulled the cord so hard it broke and I let out this roaring blart

The spark from off the motor ignited all the fumes and then
it singed me poor old kelpies hair I hope it grows back agin.
I managed to mow just a strip down the middle of the yard
Then I tried to put new blades on, well it didn't look that hard.
BP

I gave up the thought of mowing ‘cause the mowers diggin’ in
and swearing when in public is I fear a mortal sin
but there’s also cane toads hopping and cane toads I do not mow
so I left the buggers out there – seems that TV is the go
MKC


Oh I thought I gotta make an effort as I gazed out the door
So I propped the mower on it's side with four bricks upon the floor.
I got the biggest multigrips and locked them on so tight
but the bloody bolts were seized in place as I pulled with all my might.

Bob

There's water, water everywhere but not the kind you drink.
The roads are cut the bridges out; it's causing quite a stink.
I've never seen it rain so much it's playing on me brain.
I'm sick of cleaning up the muck it's driving me insane.
BP

The kids are wet, the dog is wet, green mould begins to flourish.
The grass grows inches every day. The water seems to nourish
most everything that grows it seems though deep in mud we’re sinking
the BOM map on the ‘puter shows the cloud mass isn’t shrinking
MKC

And so it pours , like "cats and dogs", though neither seem to care,
our tabby hasn't left the lounge, she's taken refuge there,
and out the back the old lab lies his cares are all but few,
that some one stops to have a chat and leaves a treat or two.
Sue P

I'm sick of hearing pitter patter as rain pours on me roof
I'm thinking now of lining it to make the lot soundproof.
The back yard is going mouldy the dogs buisness is all soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents from my doggy.
BP

In some parts of Australia, they look out on cloudless sky -
the only words that they can say, "By George it's keeping dry."
All hope they have is very quickly sinking down the drain -
their problems soon would cease if I could send them down some rain.
JP

Yes, that's it John- we'll build a drain to let the water through
we'll gather up the unemployed and cut the jobless queue
we'll build a drain to fill the dams, the creeks and rivers too
so lets get started right away and make this dream come true.
Sue P

I'll guarantee my share to give and bugger carbon taxes
and don't lets clog the 'puter up with confirmation faxes,
my words my bond I'll give my all, down pipelines it can fly
and in exchange would someone send a little bit of dry
MKC

Sunday flaming morning and the rain still tumbles down
Ten buckets full I've emptied it's all a smelly mucky brown.
My Driza-Bones gone mouldy and my chooks are off the lay
I wish I had not saved so much for a bloody rainy day.

Bob I'm over it

You’re over it? We’re over it!!! The whole state is awash
me feet are going pruney from my squeegeeing by gosh.
The two dogs are both pongy and there’s green mould on me walls
What bastard let the water out??? I’ll hang him by the b…………races
MKC

I tried to mow the other day while the sun it tried to shine
but the mower chucked a fancy fit the stinking mongrel swine.
I poked it and I prodded it but it coughed and would not start
I pulled the cord so hard it broke and I let out this roaring blart

The spark from off the motor ignited all the fumes and then
it singed me poor old kelpies hair I hope it grows back agin.
I managed to mow just a strip down the middle of the yard
Then I tried to put new blades on, well it didn't look that hard.
BP

I gave up the thought of mowing ‘cause the mowers diggin’ in
and swearing when in public is I fear a mortal sin
but there’s also cane toads hopping and cane toads I do not mow
so I left the buggers out there – seems that TV is the go
MKC


Oh I thought I gotta make an effort as I gazed out the door
So I propped the mower on it's side with four bricks upon the floor.
I got the biggest multigrips and locked them on so tight
but the bloody bolts were seized in place as I pulled with all my might.

Bob

You guessed it mate the bastard snapped the bloody bolt in two
I said a few well chosen words like bugger , damm and poo.
Well that was just the final straw so I'll give you all the drum
I'll stay inside till this rain stops and just drink Bundy rum.

Bob

There's water, water everywhere but not the kind you drink.
The roads are cut the bridges out; it's causing quite a stink.
I've never seen it rain so much it's playing on me brain.
I'm sick of cleaning up the muck it's driving me insane.
BP

The kids are wet, the dog is wet, green mould begins to flourish.
The grass grows inches every day. The water seems to nourish
most everything that grows it seems though deep in mud we’re sinking
the BOM map on the ‘puter shows the cloud mass isn’t shrinking
MKC

And so it pours , like "cats and dogs", though neither seem to care,
our tabby hasn't left the lounge, she's taken refuge there,
and out the back the old lab lies his cares are all but few,
that some one stops to have a chat and leaves a treat or two.
Sue P

I'm sick of hearing pitter patter as rain pours on me roof
I'm thinking now of lining it to make the lot soundproof.
The back yard is going mouldy the dogs buisness is all soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents from my doggy.
BP

In some parts of Australia, they look out on cloudless sky -
the only words that they can say, "By George it's keeping dry."
All hope they have is very quickly sinking down the drain -
their problems soon would cease if I could send them down some rain.
JP

Yes, that's it John- we'll build a drain to let the water through
we'll gather up the unemployed and cut the jobless queue
we'll build a drain to fill the dams, the creeks and rivers too
so lets get started right away and make this dream come true.
Sue P

I'll guarantee my share to give and bugger carbon taxes
and don't lets clog the 'puter up with confirmation faxes,
my words my bond I'll give my all, down pipelines it can fly
and in exchange would someone send a little bit of dry
MKC

Sunday flaming morning and the rain still tumbles down
Ten buckets full I've emptied it's all a smelly mucky brown.
My Driza-Bones gone mouldy and my chooks are off the lay
I wish I had not saved so much for a bloody rainy day.
BP

You’re over it? We’re over it!!! The whole state is awash
me feet are going pruney from my squeegeeing by gosh.
The two dogs are both pongy and there’s green mould on me walls
What bastard let the water out??? I’ll hang him by the b…………races
MKC

I tried to mow the other day while the sun it tried to shine
but the mower chucked a fancy fit the stinking mongrel swine.
I poked it and I prodded it but it coughed and would not start
I pulled the cord so hard it broke and I let out this roaring blart

The spark from off the motor ignited all the fumes and then
it singed me poor old kelpies hair I hope it grows back agin.
I managed to mow just a strip down the middle of the yard
Then I tried to put new blades on, well it didn't look that hard.
BP

I gave up the thought of mowing ‘cause the mowers diggin’ in
and swearing when in public is I fear a mortal sin
but there’s also cane toads hopping and cane toads I do not mow
so I left the buggers out there – seems that TV is the go
MKC

Oh I thought I gotta make an effort as I gazed out the door
So I propped the mower on it's side with four bricks upon the floor.
I got the biggest multigrips and locked them on so tight
but the bloody bolts were seized in place as I pulled with all my might.
BP

You guessed it mate the bastard snapped the bloody bolt in two
I said a few well chosen words like bugger , damm and poo.
Well that was just the final straw so I'll give you all the drum
I'll stay inside till this rain stops and just drink Bundy rum.
BP

Though my mower may be broken and may not be fixed too soon,
the Bundy rum will soothe my troubles, I'll enjoy my afternoon.
Although a lake is growing as the rain pours down outside,
I know that I'll be safe and sound in here and fortified!
JP

There's water, water everywhere but not the kind you drink.
The roads are cut the bridges out; it's causing quite a stink.
I've never seen it rain so much it's playing on me brain.
I'm sick of cleaning up the muck it's driving me insane.
BP

The kids are wet, the dog is wet, green mould begins to flourish.
The grass grows inches every day. The water seems to nourish
most everything that grows it seems though deep in mud we’re sinking
the BOM map on the ‘puter shows the cloud mass isn’t shrinking
MKC

And so it pours , like "cats and dogs", though neither seem to care,
our tabby hasn't left the lounge, she's taken refuge there,
and out the back the old lab lies his cares are all but few,
that some one stops to have a chat and leaves a treat or two.
Sue P

I'm sick of hearing pitter patter as rain pours on me roof
I'm thinking now of lining it to make the lot soundproof.
The back yard is going mouldy the dogs buisness is all soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents from my doggy.
BP

In some parts of Australia, they look out on cloudless sky -
the only words that they can say, "By George it's keeping dry."
All hope they have is very quickly sinking down the drain -
their problems soon would cease if I could send them down some rain.
JP

Yes, that's it John- we'll build a drain to let the water through
we'll gather up the unemployed and cut the jobless queue
we'll build a drain to fill the dams, the creeks and rivers too
so lets get started right away and make this dream come true.
Sue P

I'll guarantee my share to give and bugger carbon taxes
and don't lets clog the 'puter up with confirmation faxes,
my words my bond I'll give my all, down pipelines it can fly
and in exchange would someone send a little bit of dry
MKC

Sunday flaming morning and the rain still tumbles down
Ten buckets full I've emptied it's all a smelly mucky brown.
My Driza-Bones gone mouldy and my chooks are off the lay
I wish I had not saved so much for a bloody rainy day.
BP

You’re over it? We’re over it!!! The whole state is awash
me feet are going pruney from my squeegeeing by gosh.
The two dogs are both pongy and there’s green mould on me walls
What bastard let the water out??? I’ll hang him by the b…………races
MKC

I tried to mow the other day while the sun it tried to shine
but the mower chucked a fancy fit the stinking mongrel swine.
I poked it and I prodded it but it coughed and would not start
I pulled the cord so hard it broke and I let out this roaring blart

The spark from off the motor ignited all the fumes and then
it singed me poor old kelpies hair I hope it grows back agin.
I managed to mow just a strip down the middle of the yard
Then I tried to put new blades on, well it didn't look that hard.
BP

I gave up the thought of mowing ‘cause the mowers diggin’ in
and swearing when in public is I fear a mortal sin
but there’s also cane toads hopping and cane toads I do not mow
so I left the buggers out there – seems that TV is the go
MKC

Oh I thought I gotta make an effort as I gazed out the door
So I propped the mower on it's side with four bricks upon the floor.
I got the biggest multigrips and locked them on so tight
but the bloody bolts were seized in place as I pulled with all my might.
BP

You guessed it mate the bastard snapped the bloody bolt in two
I said a few well chosen words like bugger , damm and poo.
Well that was just the final straw so I'll give you all the drum
I'll stay inside till this rain stops and just drink Bundy rum.
BP

Though my mower may be broken and may not be fixed too soon,
the Bundy rum will soothe my troubles, I'll enjoy my afternoon.
Although a lake is growing as the rain pours down outside,
I know that I'll be safe and sound in here and fortified!
JP

But hang about, go take a look, I think the rain is clearingI
I see a bit of blue sky now, the clouds are disappearing.
The sun peeks out – all’s fresh and new, a lovely shade of green
it’s beautiful when all you see looks so refreshed and clean.
mkc

There's water, water everywhere but not the kind you drink.
The roads are cut the bridges out; it's causing quite a stink.
I've never seen it rain so much it's playing on me brain.
I'm sick of cleaning up the muck it's driving me insane.
BP

The kids are wet, the dog is wet, green mould begins to flourish.
The grass grows inches every day. The water seems to nourish
most everything that grows it seems though deep in mud we’re sinking
the BOM map on the ‘puter shows the cloud mass isn’t shrinking
MKC

And so it pours , like "cats and dogs", though neither seem to care,
our tabby hasn't left the lounge, she's taken refuge there,
and out the back the old lab lies his cares are all but few,
that some one stops to have a chat and leaves a treat or two.
Sue P

I'm sick of hearing pitter patter as rain pours on me roof
I'm thinking now of lining it to make the lot soundproof.
The back yard is going mouldy the dogs buisness is all soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents from my doggy.
BP

In some parts of Australia, they look out on cloudless sky -
the only words that they can say, "By George it's keeping dry."
All hope they have is very quickly sinking down the drain -
their problems soon would cease if I could send them down some rain.
JP

Yes, that's it John- we'll build a drain to let the water through
we'll gather up the unemployed and cut the jobless queue
we'll build a drain to fill the dams, the creeks and rivers too
so lets get started right away and make this dream come true.
Sue P

I'll guarantee my share to give and bugger carbon taxes
and don't lets clog the 'puter up with confirmation faxes,
my words my bond I'll give my all, down pipelines it can fly
and in exchange would someone send a little bit of dry
MKC

Sunday flaming morning and the rain still tumbles down
Ten buckets full I've emptied it's all a smelly mucky brown.
My Driza-Bones gone mouldy and my chooks are off the lay
I wish I had not saved so much for a bloody rainy day.
BP

You’re over it? We’re over it!!! The whole state is awash
me feet are going pruney from my squeegeeing by gosh.
The two dogs are both pongy and there’s green mould on me walls
What bastard let the water out??? I’ll hang him by the b…………races
MKC

I tried to mow the other day while the sun it tried to shine
but the mower chucked a fancy fit the stinking mongrel swine.
I poked it and I prodded it but it coughed and would not start
I pulled the cord so hard it broke and I let out this roaring blart

The spark from off the motor ignited all the fumes and then
it singed me poor old kelpies hair I hope it grows back agin.
I managed to mow just a strip down the middle of the yard
Then I tried to put new blades on, well it didn't look that hard.
BP

I gave up the thought of mowing ‘cause the mowers diggin’ in
and swearing when in public is I fear a mortal sin
but there’s also cane toads hopping and cane toads I do not mow
so I left the buggers out there – seems that TV is the go
MKC

Oh I thought I gotta make an effort as I gazed out the door
So I propped the mower on it's side with four bricks upon the floor.
I got the biggest multigrips and locked them on so tight
but the bloody bolts were seized in place as I pulled with all my might.
BP

You guessed it mate the bastard snapped the bloody bolt in two
I said a few well chosen words like bugger , damm and poo.
Well that was just the final straw so I'll give you all the drum
I'll stay inside till this rain stops and just drink Bundy rum.
BP

Though my mower may be broken and may not be fixed too soon,
the Bundy rum will soothe my troubles, I'll enjoy my afternoon.
Although a lake is growing as the rain pours down outside,
I know that I'll be safe and sound in here and fortified!
JP

But hang about, go take a look, I think the rain is clearingI
I see a bit of blue sky now, the clouds are disappearing.
The sun peeks out – all’s fresh and new, a lovely shade of green
it’s beautiful when all you see looks so refreshed and clean.
mkc

You - ya bloody whinger down near Rocky drinkin' Bundys
I hope ya bloody suffer in ya saturated undies,
and look just like a water-logged and wrinkled pickled prune
Cos us up north are screamin' out "YOU"VE STOLEN OUR MONSOON"!
MjP

Nice one Marty a good finish I reckon.


Yep it has stopped for now.


Bob