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This verse I wrote after travelling with a friend named Dusty on a 4wd trip in the Gulf country of Northern Territory. a couple of years ago. We became great friends and it was sad that it didn't work out. I am a great fan of Slim Dusty country music he inspires me with his songs revolving around the outback. Hope you enjoy! cheers Kev

Thinking of Dusty Singing Along With Slim

Thinking of Dusty and Singing with Slim

By Kevin Fairbrother, 17th of August 2013


As I travel the roads on the great outback
My mind takes the pictures of what I see
I wave to the travelers that wave to me
And I listen to Slim on my country CD

My mind wanders back to the Gulf travels I’ve been
In Company with Dusty, the girl of my dreams
We would laugh and joke, have a beer or two
Round the campfire, beneath the blazing moon 

The family stories would come to light
Each hoping that one, would break the ice
For love was in the air, it was on my mind
Dusty sensed this, and said goodnight

AS I lay in my swag by the fire glow
My mind raced of ways that I could let Dusty know
Of how I felt, what I could say and what I could do
As I need to tell her in my own special way 

Like the song of lost love in Camooweal
I’ve missed the chance to tell Dusty my story
For I’m left with heartache and feeling despair
For Dusty had gone and I know not where

So I travel on thinking of Dusty and singing with Slim
As he tells his stories of life in the great outback
For the words in his songs, they ring so true
That life in the bush is not for city people

But Dusty and Slim will forever be with me
Inspiring me to look forward and not back
For the long road ahead, I know not what it brings
But I will be thinking of Dusty and singing with Slim

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Old Buck November 7, 2015 at 7:23 PM Kevin: After I closed out, I realized I had misspelled Lindsay Laurie's name in at least 2 places. Maybe these changes will allow you to find his great works. Sorry for my weak tech. skills. oldbuck Kevin Fairbrother November 7, 2015 at 7:51 PM I will certainly take a look and thanks for your kind words cheers Kev

Old Buck November 7, 2015 at 7:15 PM Kevin: This seems to have all the points necessary to make a good country & western love song except the music. :o) It made me wonder as I read it if you have ever run across any of Linday Laure's writings here on the Soup? "He's Just A Dog", might be a good one to try first. :o) Thanks again for the song. oldbuck Kevin Fairbrother November 7, 2015 at 7:50 PM Thanks mate I have had a bit of interest.

Skat A August 16, 2015 at 12:50 AM Kevin, Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soup's home page :). **SKAT** Kevin Fairbrother November 7, 2015 at 7:52 PM Belated thanks Skat cheers Kev

Suzanne Delaney April 14, 2015 at 2:30 AM I love all of Slim Dusty's songs especially Trumby. Enjoyed reading your poem. It was the title that drew me in. I am an expat so it is fun to find a fellow Aussie. SuZ Kevin Fairbrother November 7, 2015 at 7:57 PM Belated thanks Suzanne you may like to look at the verse I wrote after the Slim Dusty memorial Muster at Kempsey. Cheers have a good day, Kev

Lindsay Laurie January 11, 2015 at 6:30 PM G'day Kev... A nice ballad to remember the good times. Slim certainly inspired a lot of country singers didn't he. Regards Lindsay Kevin Fairbrother November 7, 2015 at 7:58 PM Belated thanks Lindsay all the best Mate, Kev

Charmaine Chircop January 4, 2015 at 4:53 PM Aw to miss the chance for that girl's dance,but as such is life.Sweet sad and beautiful this is. Kevin Fairbrother November 7, 2015 at 8:00 PM Belated thanks Charmaine, love your work, cheers Kev

Eileen Manassian January 4, 2015 at 4:23 PM Lovely poem. It's hard when nostalgia kicks in, but it's sweet that you take it in your stride and remember it with a song and a write. Welcome to Poetry Soup and thanks for the visit to my work earlier today.