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 causeing quit 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.


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

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

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 all mouldy and the dogs buisness going soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents from my doggy.

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 and the dogs buisness goes soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents form 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 them down some rain.
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 and the dogs buisness goes soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents form 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 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

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 and the dogs buisness goes soggy
No one's game to pick them up those presents form 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

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

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

But Maureen Races do not rhyme with Walls ?


A good laugh I will have to think of another verse to beat that.


Bob