Gentleman Bushranger
Harry Powers held up Cobb & Co. coaches.17 total reviews
Comment from Alan K Pease
We had our equivalent to Cobb & Co called Western Union. They are now a banking firm in the U.S. In their history they were probably robbed as often as Cobb & Co, Love history and you do well in telling it with impeccable rhyme.
It is Well's Fargo not Western Union.
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015
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We had our equivalent to Cobb & Co called Western Union. They are now a banking firm in the U.S. In their history they were probably robbed as often as Cobb & Co, Love history and you do well in telling it with impeccable rhyme.
It is Well's Fargo not Western Union.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015
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Hello Alan, Me thought you had gone back to China! C'mon more stories about your holiday? Thank you for reading about the bushranger. Those were pretty rough days in Oz. Love, Kay.XX
Comment from mermaids
I love your poems because they teach me so much about the history of Australia. This poem reads like a mini movie in poetic form. I can see the gentleman bandit robbing the coach. Excellent poetic form and use of words to tell a historical story.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2015
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I love your poems because they teach me so much about the history of Australia. This poem reads like a mini movie in poetic form. I can see the gentleman bandit robbing the coach. Excellent poetic form and use of words to tell a historical story.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2015
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Bless you my friend. I try to tell stories in poem because Americans know little about our history. Thank you, Kay.
Comment from Selina Stambi
Hello Kay,
Fabulous story poem. I thought it was a Story-In-A-Poem entry.
Great author notes. Good aabb rhyme in the quatrains.
I enjoy your writings that focus on your motherland. Your love and passion shine through.
Hope you are well, my dear.
Love,
Sonali xxx
Wealthy (travelers) carrying ... apostrophe not needed here
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2015
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Hello Kay,
Fabulous story poem. I thought it was a Story-In-A-Poem entry.
Great author notes. Good aabb rhyme in the quatrains.
I enjoy your writings that focus on your motherland. Your love and passion shine through.
Hope you are well, my dear.
Love,
Sonali xxx
Wealthy (travelers) carrying ... apostrophe not needed here
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2015
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Sonali, Thanks so much for reading. I try to inform folks about our history and culture. Love, Kay.
Comment from l.raven
HI Kay, you sweet girl you...I enjoyed reading this...kind of learned a few things...wasn't crazy about the lard part...I think I gained three pounds...and my heart stopped just thinking about it...ekkkkkk...but I loved the story told...and was glad he didn't harm people...those were rough times...well written Trixie...and a great picture...luff Linda xxoo love ya
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2015
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HI Kay, you sweet girl you...I enjoyed reading this...kind of learned a few things...wasn't crazy about the lard part...I think I gained three pounds...and my heart stopped just thinking about it...ekkkkkk...but I loved the story told...and was glad he didn't harm people...those were rough times...well written Trixie...and a great picture...luff Linda xxoo love ya
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2015
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G'day little mate. Glad you enjoyed. I try to tell folks about our history and culture. Sigh...ZZzzz. Love, Kay XX
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and you do a wonderful job at it...and I love the way you describe it in your writes...sigh...love ya too...Linda xxoo
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Sending you a soda and some fries with ketchup!! XX
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I'll take them...just my style...LOL...xxoo luff ya you
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enjoy!!!! from me to you!!! love ya
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I am a diabetic, one can dream, sigh ZZzzz! Big hugs cupcake! XX
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I am soooooo sorry Kay....LOL...I'll try to find a sugar free one...LOL...sweet dreams you...luff Linda
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I was out of 6s come Monday! How did that happen? I loved this, why didn't you enter it into the Story in a Poem, contest? It's perfect. Or have you already entered one? I loved it. My mother used to keep the fat from the roast beef when I was a child, it was called beef dripping when it cooled and was delicious on toast. I remember those day well. I would imagin Cobb & Co didn't stay in business long, seeing as it was always being robbed. Well done, Kay, your Australian stories are brilliant, my lovely friend. :) Sandra
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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I was out of 6s come Monday! How did that happen? I loved this, why didn't you enter it into the Story in a Poem, contest? It's perfect. Or have you already entered one? I loved it. My mother used to keep the fat from the roast beef when I was a child, it was called beef dripping when it cooled and was delicious on toast. I remember those day well. I would imagin Cobb & Co didn't stay in business long, seeing as it was always being robbed. Well done, Kay, your Australian stories are brilliant, my lovely friend. :) Sandra
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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Thank you my dear friend. I had already entered the Story in a Poem contest. I'm busy writing chapter 13 of my Aboriginal Dreamtime stories. It's too cold to write much, arthritis is really bad, how about you? :-)XX
Comment from Writingfundimension
'From the white gums he appeared
His men behind him, laughing, leered
Coach driver fired a shot
Harry ducked; he knew this lot.'
Nice use of alliterative elements throughout this very interesting story/poem, Kay.
I enjoyed the read.
:) Bev
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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'From the white gums he appeared
His men behind him, laughing, leered
Coach driver fired a shot
Harry ducked; he knew this lot.'
Nice use of alliterative elements throughout this very interesting story/poem, Kay.
I enjoyed the read.
:) Bev
Comment Written 10-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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G'day Bev, Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed our history. Have a good day! :-} XX Kay.
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You're very welcome, Kay, as always. XX Bev
Comment from walbc
This is wonderful poetry, and carries the sweet sounds of the Australian bush.
Your poem flows well with good rhyming and rhythm, and tells a story all Australians are familiar with. The artwork you chose is just perfect; stunning! Well done indeed, Aussie.
Warm regards, Wendy.
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2015
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This is wonderful poetry, and carries the sweet sounds of the Australian bush.
Your poem flows well with good rhyming and rhythm, and tells a story all Australians are familiar with. The artwork you chose is just perfect; stunning! Well done indeed, Aussie.
Warm regards, Wendy.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2015
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Good Morning Wendy, Thanks so much for your kind review, glad you enjoyed. Love, Kay.
Comment from Eigle Rull
I remember mom cooking with lard. She'd buy it in large tins.
This was excellent. It was an interesting story in a poem. I enjoyed the excitement of the robbery and the fact that he never killed anyone. That's pretty cool, and very unusual. This poem held my attention with no problem. If I had a six left, you'd get it for sure. Thank you for sharing this great little story in a poem. I loved it, my friend.
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2015
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I remember mom cooking with lard. She'd buy it in large tins.
This was excellent. It was an interesting story in a poem. I enjoyed the excitement of the robbery and the fact that he never killed anyone. That's pretty cool, and very unusual. This poem held my attention with no problem. If I had a six left, you'd get it for sure. Thank you for sharing this great little story in a poem. I loved it, my friend.
Always with respect,
Comment Written 10-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2015
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Thank you Eagle-man. Glad you enjoyed. Love, Kay.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Pie crust made with lard is the very flakiest and beat tasting and very bad for you I guess. I loved my potatoes fried in Bacon grease didn't you? My how things change in 50 years time. LOL I enjoyed your Gentleman Bandit Kay. Well done! :<) Nancy
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2015
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Pie crust made with lard is the very flakiest and beat tasting and very bad for you I guess. I loved my potatoes fried in Bacon grease didn't you? My how things change in 50 years time. LOL I enjoyed your Gentleman Bandit Kay. Well done! :<) Nancy
Comment Written 10-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2015
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Hello Nancy. Once upon a time when I was young, mum cooked everything in lard. Today, I am a diabetic and avoid fat. Still happy and I'm pleased you liked the poem. Love, Kay.
Comment from Sasha
I enjoyed your interesting story in a poem. I also love learning something new. Australia is such a big and foreign country for me and I enjoyed the fascinating history lesson. Excellent work with this and I look forward to reading many more.
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2015
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I enjoyed your interesting story in a poem. I also love learning something new. Australia is such a big and foreign country for me and I enjoyed the fascinating history lesson. Excellent work with this and I look forward to reading many more.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2015
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Good morning Sasha, Glad you enjoyed a little of our strange history. Next will be a chapter to my Aboriginal Dreaming book. Thanks, Kay XX
