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Aussie Cowboy

In the change of the season, fears fills life in the bush The weak parish ,the strong survive, summers hot hell sky The dry spell ends and the cowboys check out the waterholes A constant fight for seasonal torture in this unforgiving land The stream runs through the woodland between the gum trees O'er the rocks it trickles where width and depth rises and falls A place where time and age has cut and scoured a path A place where horse and riders have to be weary From unseen dangers from nature's elements and wild animals Riding in the outback with guns strapped upon the back The cowboys search for the herd that grazes upon the land knowing that the cattle will come to drink at the river's edge Riding the range is no easy feat in Aussie land A place where instinct is your survival.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/10/2012 11:37:00 AM
Very often that's the way it is for any cowboy. The winter is harsh and the summer can be even worse. A good one Phyl. Good luck in the contest. God Bless, JB
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Date: 3/3/2012 11:01:00 PM
So you don't like horror movies? I would love to scare you with one! I just enjoy teasing people that scare easily. You are lucky you didn't grow up having me as your big sister. haha. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 3/1/2012 7:04:00 PM
Phyllis, I think you put a lot of work into your entry. You did a great job and I hope it scores in the contest. thanks so much for your many sweet comments on my poems today. Miss ya! andrea
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Date: 2/27/2012 10:14:00 AM
very well thought out and writen.
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Date: 2/27/2012 2:29:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem this morning. It often amazes me how many good poems are on here Phyllis
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Date: 2/25/2012 2:37:00 PM
Good one! My instinct is that this will be in the winners circle. BG
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