COLLABORATIVE POEM march 23

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COLLABORATIVE POEM march 23

Post by Terry » Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:14 am

by Maureen K Clifford » Sun Mar 05, 2023 4:00 pm
1 ...We all live in Australia, we know the joy that brings
but right now with the flooding we wish that we had wings.
Our Northern Territory folks in the communities
are getting just a trifle wet - from rivers they must flee.
The folk at Pigeon Hole have left - the army came to help
thank God they saved the little dog that was about to whelp -
the kids of course thought it great fun but on the adult's faces
we saw the fear, the stress and strain - the lines no time erases.
mkc.

2 ...Kalkarindji’s drowning and I’m standing here aghast,
just staring at the flooding as belongings eddy past.
Water covers everything, from shop to school and road—
we’re speechless at destruction of each treasured, lost abode.
They’re rescuing from Daguragu, Pigeon Hill and here,
for nothing can assuage such wrath of nature - this is clear.
I’m searching now for helicopter’s presence in the sky
whilst all I see is bleak despair in every anxious eye.
CL

3 ...Two women knew they must get out they made their preparations
and loaded up the Ute and dog and knew their destination.
When they set out the road was clear - but now no time to dither
The main road to Lajamanu had transformed to a river.
Their vehicle was stranded and the water rising higher
and via 'sat' phone police were called to organize a flyer.
There was no quick solution - they must stay there overnight,
with the waters rising higher they were fearful of their plight.

4 ...Next day they heard the chopper coming. Sweet relief - for sure
They climbed aboard with Charlie held tight in their arms, secure.
Their vehicle might be recovered later on with luck
right now it sat in isolated splendour - truly stuck.
Kalkarindji waited - it was once known as Wave Hill -
home to Vincent Lingiari - a Gurindji man, strong willed;
who led his people off the land for a seven year strike -
gathered them at Daguragu - a precious sacred site
mkc

I know it’s serious but thought a bit of humour might help

There’s flooding everywhere now and has hit the west as well,
the north is under water, it’s as wet as flamen hell.
The roads have all been scoured out, the bridges swept away,
and croc’s are roaming everywhere, or so the locals say.
With tucker and essentials gone there’s nothing left to cook,
and beer is nowhere to be found so things are blooming crook.
But they’re a tough old mob up here, you know they’ll see it through,
as long as they have lubricant - a bit of scotch will do.
TP

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Re: COLLABORATIVE POEM march 23

Post by Ron » Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:58 pm

Oops, just realised I missed Terry's post, sorry for the stuff up!
will repost here.
COLLABORATIVE POEM... Ron 14/3


1 ...We all live in Australia, we know the joy that brings
but right now with the flooding we wish that we had wings.
Our Northern Territory folks in the communities
are getting just a trifle wet - from rivers they must flee.
The folk at Pigeon Hole have left - the army came to help
thank God they saved the little dog that was about to whelp -
the kids of course thought it great fun but on the adult's faces
we saw the fear, the stress and strain - the lines no time erases.
mkc.

2 ...Kalkarindji’s drowning and I’m standing here aghast,
just staring at the flooding as belongings eddy past.
Water covers everything, from shop to school and road—
we’re speechless at destruction of each treasured, lost abode.
They’re rescuing from Daguragu, Pigeon Hill and here,
for nothing can assuage such wrath of nature - this is clear.
I’m searching now for helicopter’s presence in the sky
whilst all I see is bleak despair in every anxious eye.
CL

3 ...Two women knew they must get out they made their preparations
and loaded up the Ute and dog and knew their destination.
When they set out the road was clear - but now no time to dither
The main road to Lajamanu had transformed to a river.
Their vehicle was stranded and the water rising higher
and via 'sat' phone police were called to organize a flyer.
There was no quick solution - they must stay there overnight,
with the waters rising higher they were fearful of their plight.

4 ...Next day they heard the chopper coming. Sweet relief - for sure
They climbed aboard with Charlie held tight in their arms, secure.
Their vehicle might be recovered later on with luck
right now it sat in isolated splendour - truly stuck.
Kalkarindji waited - it was once known as Wave Hill -
home to Vincent Lingiari - a Gurindji man, strong willed;
who led his people off the land for a seven year strike -
gathered them at Daguragu - a precious sacred site
mkc

I know it’s serious but thought a bit of humour might help

There’s flooding everywhere now and has hit the west as well,
the north is under water, it’s as wet as flamen hell.
The roads have all been scoured out, the bridges swept away,
and croc’s are roaming everywhere, or so the locals say.
With tucker and essentials gone there’s nothing left to cook,
and beer is nowhere to be found so things are blooming crook.
But they’re a tough old mob up here, you know they’ll see it through,
as long as they have lubricant - a bit of scotch will do.
TP

6 ...And Vincent he made waves on Wave Hill station way out there,
as Vesteys were the owners, paying wages so unfair!
The strike though proved, (though very hard) of Seven years well spent,
involving government intervention, that helped cement,
negotiation for part of, native land to be returned
That gave them back some dignity, a corner had been turned.
But now the waves were different, being of the flooding kind,
as Victoria River turned, from life-blood to …maligned!
R.B.

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Re: COLLABORATIVE POEM march 23

Post by Maureen K Clifford » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:08 am

Good on you Ron and Terry - well done and humour always helps :lol:
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Re: COLLABORATIVE POEM march 23

Post by Terry » Wed Mar 15, 2023 4:22 pm

G/day Maureen

I can see I'm well of course from the theme that everyone else is following.

Terry

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Re: COLLABORATIVE POEM march 23

Post by Ron » Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:26 pm

G'day Terry,
I don't think so mate, after all these collaborations can head in any direction. If I had been a bit more observant :roll: I probably would have followed your lead. Just shows my very basic computer skills, (re copy, paste etc.)
However looking at it the poem would probably flow better if my stanza was in between Maureen's and yours. Just a thought.
All good fun anyway mate.
Cheers
Ron

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Re: COLLABORATIVE POEM march 23

Post by Terry » Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:08 pm

G/day Ron

You're right mate, there's no rules with these types of poems.
You just go where your whim takes you.
And no one knows where the next writer may head,
as you say it's all just a bit of fun.

Cheers

Terry

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Re: COLLABORATIVE POEM march 23

Post by Maureen K Clifford » Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:27 pm

Everything's good - and we can move the verses around when its all finished to show the finished product at its best. :D

There's no set path Terry - so much in that area to write about and hopefully it will all weave together and maker sense at the end
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