ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

Thanks Marty,

Cheers Terry

Hi again Zondrae,

You’re right about polishing this poem for quite awhile, it was the first poem I ever wrote and also the first one I ever posted on the old forum.

I can still remember taking that first step and anxiously awaiting what sort of reception it would receive. I needn’t have worried, the kindness and generous encouragement I received from forum members including yourself and Ross in particular was really appreciated.

I realize now of course that at the time I knew nothing at all about metre and the poem was riddled with half rhymes. But this poem has always remained special to me, recently I decided to try and get it right once and for all.

I managed to make a quick visit to Tamworth, left Canberra Thursday returned on Saturday, I had hoped to meet you there, perhaps some other time. I only made it myself because of the generous help offered by Heather & Sue. (more about that later)

Cheers Terry

Yes, my hearty congrats Terry, like quite a few of us here you have come a long way mate & are reaping the rewards for hard work, goodonya bloke..

Thanks David,

It's pleasing to note that some of our even newer members are already showing great potential.

Cheers mate,

Terry

Congrats:

Terry
David
Brenda
Bob

Loves ya work!!

Congratulations to all the winners.

Heather

Congratulations to all the award winners. And BOB, bewdy Bob you're in there.

Thanks Nev been reworking some of my older poems and sticking them in. I might not always show it but I do listen and put things into practice.


My biggest problem is i get bored quickly.

Thanks again.


Bob

Thanks to all for the kind words, and congratulations again to Terry for a great poem. Sorry for letting the team down, Marty, but I'm trying (very, according to reports!).

Back to the drawing board...
David

Thanks David,
A little bit of luck goes a long way.

Cheers Terry