Comment from TPAC

Excellent

Poet set high praise to another poet capturing past works and the things captures in his written schemes Poet does the other poet well within statements disclosing common interest held by the honored writer Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 22-May-2015

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reply by the author on 22-May-2015

Thanks you TPAC for you lovely review and I hope I captured Banjo,s essence with my description although short stamens but told of my admiration for him.Cheers Christine

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This gives an overview of his life. I have never heard of him. But then I don't read a lot of Australian poetry. What does O.B.E. mean.

Good luck

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 21-May-2015

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reply by the author on 21-May-2015

Hi dragonpoet. Thanks for your review I should have clarified O.B.E it means Order British Empire ( title bestowed on a Members of the Commonwealth that includes Australia. Banjo wrote great poetry if you wanted to read any just google Banjo Paterson and it will bring up lots of sites and may of his famous sites cheers Christine😀

reply by dragonpoet on 21-May-2015

Hi, Christine. Any time. It is what we are all here to do. I'll check him out.

Joan

reply by the author on 21-May-2015

Hi .Let me know what you think The Man From Snowy River is one his best there are many though Cheers Christine

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

"Waltzing Matilda," and "The Man From Snowy River," to name a couple of his more famous poems. Yes, he was indeed a very well known Poet and am quiet sure he would appreciate your little tribute to him. Well done.

 Comment Written 19-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thank you Brett I admire Banjo and his verse is so easy to read and has great stories attached. I tried to capture him with some simple statements and appreciate your review and support for this new comerCheers Christine😀

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I am not familiar with your poet. However, your words describe him well. They make the reader want to learn more about this talented person.

Suggestion: Make the first letter of each line bold (or bigger or a different color) to make the name stand out.

Good job. No changes. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thank you jannypan for your lovely review and yes Banjo was a great poet admired by the many he wrote many a fabulous verse and had a great humour as well as a serious side he wrote one of our favourite songs "Waltzing Matilda" which I sing to my grandchildren .Cheers Christine😀

Comment from Michael Ludwinder

Excellent

This is a tough contest. But I think your poet would be impressed. It naturally leaves much information out about him. Perhaps you could expand on this further. But a very creative and well written poem.

 Comment Written 19-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thank you Michael I hope I did Banjo justice and maybe people who have never heard of him may explore his poetry his real name was Andrew Barton 1864- 1946.

Comment from petalangela

Excellent

Very very cleverly done. And a real tribute to Bangor Paterson.

I have not read his work ...but I am assuming he is real. The fact that that I am not sure validates the need for this poem

 Comment Written 19-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thank you petalangela for your great review and support. Yes Banjo Paterson is real and very famous in Australia his real name was Andrew Barton 1864 - 1946 and most of us grew up on his poems. My Dad was especially fond of his work also (my Dad also wrote the most beautiful poems, so does my sister, so perhaps it is genetic) Cheers Christine