Stradbroke Island (Minjerriba)
In memory of Kath Walker -Aboriginal poet.20 total reviews
Comment from Peter Mansson
Being a fellow Aussie who lives close to "Straddie" I really appreciated the way you have presented this story. Your delightful choice of words and rich imagery made it a pleasure to read---and re-read. Great job.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Being a fellow Aussie who lives close to "Straddie" I really appreciated the way you have presented this story. Your delightful choice of words and rich imagery made it a pleasure to read---and re-read. Great job.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Hello Peter, Glad to meet you; thanks for reading and you would appreciate her story. Blessings, K.
Comment from RebelRose
I am not familiar with the subject of your poem but she sounds like a wonderful person. This is a lovely tribute to her memory. Well done.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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I am not familiar with the subject of your poem but she sounds like a wonderful person. This is a lovely tribute to her memory. Well done.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Hello my friend, she was a wonderful poet and advocate for her people. If you Google Kath Walker poet - you can read her poems. Thanks so much for reading. Blessings, K.
Comment from Carolyn Hilliard
This lady sounds like she was a loving and giving person who enjoyed children and teaching them. It sounds like knowing her enriched the lives of those who met her. Your poetry about her gave me the same feelings knowing my Gran did.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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This lady sounds like she was a loving and giving person who enjoyed children and teaching them. It sounds like knowing her enriched the lives of those who met her. Your poetry about her gave me the same feelings knowing my Gran did.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Hello Carolyn, Thanks so much for reading and glad you enjoyed her story (you can Google Kath Walker - poet) if you would like to read her poems. Blessings, K.
Comment from Gungalo
Such a fine write of this woman and her tribal knowledge. It shows us much love.
We watched tiny crabs scuttle past
Listened to currawong; magpie song
Beloved poet of our land
Legacy lives on - written by hand.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Such a fine write of this woman and her tribal knowledge. It shows us much love.
We watched tiny crabs scuttle past
Listened to currawong; magpie song
Beloved poet of our land
Legacy lives on - written by hand.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Sigh...thank you my friend. She was a wonderful poet and if you are interested, Google Kath Walker - poet. Bless you my friend. K.
Comment from ScarletClearwater
Thank you for the little author notes. This was a nice piece. Well constructed and put together. It read beautifully and poured off the page.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Thank you for the little author notes. This was a nice piece. Well constructed and put together. It read beautifully and poured off the page.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Thank you so much for reading and so glad you enjoyed her story. Blessings, K.
Comment from Chris Tee
This is an absolutely serious and interesting poem that you have written here ma'am. Well done with this splendid work and thank you for sharing this information Kay.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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This is an absolutely serious and interesting poem that you have written here ma'am. Well done with this splendid work and thank you for sharing this information Kay.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Chris, Thanks so much for reading and glad you enjoyed her story. She was a wonderful poet (Google Kath Walker - poet) if you would like to read her poems. Bless you, K.
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Thank you I shall go and look for her.
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Then you will understand why I write in the same way about our country. Thanks Chris!
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Kace,
You have penned an exceptional free verse poem for the contest. I appreciate your author's notes as I had not heard of this poet. You have used expressive and eloquent words in this tribute. Well done and good luck in the contest. You get my last six!...blessings, chey
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Hi Kace,
You have penned an exceptional free verse poem for the contest. I appreciate your author's notes as I had not heard of this poet. You have used expressive and eloquent words in this tribute. Well done and good luck in the contest. You get my last six!...blessings, chey
Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Hello Pardner, Thanks so much for reading and glad you enjoyed. She was a great poet (Google Kath Walker - poet) if you are interested. Love, K.
Comment from ernesto escarro
Stradbroke Island
Knowing the original past culture and tradition it
written by the hand in old style. But I believe feelings could never be at age growing.
Yo have a wonderful write. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Stradbroke Island
Knowing the original past culture and tradition it
written by the hand in old style. But I believe feelings could never be at age growing.
Yo have a wonderful write. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Hello ernesto, Thanks so much for reading. glad you enjoyed her story. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from peggles
I loved it great job and a wonderful tribute to a great person poem
Your words are captivating
touching and emotional account of her work
Great poem of graditude, written from the heart
I loved how well your poem flows
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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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I loved it great job and a wonderful tribute to a great person poem
Your words are captivating
touching and emotional account of her work
Great poem of graditude, written from the heart
I loved how well your poem flows
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Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2012
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Thanks so much peggles. Her poems are read today, if you are interested go to Google and Kath Walker - poet. Gives insight into our country. blessings, K.
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo Aussie ....
This free-thought writing is not only well worded but also most attractively presented. Your descriptive words provide great imagery and this is high-lighted by the information you have given in your Notes at the end.
As it is a Contest entry, I wish you well.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I enjoyed it.
Love from .... Nanette Mary.
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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2012
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Hullo Aussie ....
This free-thought writing is not only well worded but also most attractively presented. Your descriptive words provide great imagery and this is high-lighted by the information you have given in your Notes at the end.
As it is a Contest entry, I wish you well.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I enjoyed it.
Love from .... Nanette Mary.
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Comment Written 23-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2012
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Thank you dear friend; glad you enjoyed some of our culture. She is a great poet. Love, Kay. (Why 4 stars?)
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Oh dear - I am so sorry. That definitely was a slip of the finger. You will now have 5 stars as intended. Forgive me?!
Love from ... N.M.
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Thank you darling girl, we all have slip-ups! LOL.
