My Country
The drought is broken15 total reviews
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I understand your feelings, Aussie--sad about the loss due to fire but happy that the rains have come. Your poem is written from your heart. I can feel your love for your country. It is heart-breaking about the people and animals lost. But as you say, Aussies will pull together and forge ahead as one. Lat line--the word from is used twice--intentional? Thanks for sharing. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Jan.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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I understand your feelings, Aussie--sad about the loss due to fire but happy that the rains have come. Your poem is written from your heart. I can feel your love for your country. It is heart-breaking about the people and animals lost. But as you say, Aussies will pull together and forge ahead as one. Lat line--the word from is used twice--intentional? Thanks for sharing. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Jan.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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I will go have a look-see my friend. Thanks so much for reading. Love the sound of rain on my roof! Love, Kay.
Comment from Colin John
Hi aussie good to see God has helped out, 4 states wow thought Nsw only unless that has four in it , thank you for keeping us informed as it happens. Kind regards colin xx
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Hi aussie good to see God has helped out, 4 states wow thought Nsw only unless that has four in it , thank you for keeping us informed as it happens. Kind regards colin xx
Comment Written 16-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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G'day Colin, The fires ate Queensland (my state) Victoria (separate) New South Wales (separate) and Tasmania (island off the coast.) It's not over yet...the rain is helping so much. Bless you, Kay XX
Comment from June Sargent
That is wonderful news! It has been a time of trials and tribulations for man and animal. But your land and it's people are tough. You will rebound in time.
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That is wonderful news! It has been a time of trials and tribulations for man and animal. But your land and it's people are tough. You will rebound in time.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Hello June (all wrapped up in winter gear?) we are in a heatwave, still it is summer down under. Ah, the sound of rain on the roof, never mind the washing! Thank you, love, Kay XX
Comment from RodG
I live in America and mourn Australia's loss of lives, wildlife, and resources because of those raging fires. Your poem describes both what was lost and the joy you feel now as the rains finally came and your countrymen pulled together. Some lines seem a bit contrived to fit the ABAB rhyme scheme you chose to use.
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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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I live in America and mourn Australia's loss of lives, wildlife, and resources because of those raging fires. Your poem describes both what was lost and the joy you feel now as the rains finally came and your countrymen pulled together. Some lines seem a bit contrived to fit the ABAB rhyme scheme you chose to use.
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Comment Written 16-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Hello Rod, Thanks for reading. Yes, not easy to rhyme some lines. Writing from the heart. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from CrystieCookie999
This poem certainly expresses desperation, but it also points out that after four months of drought, rains came to help, and that also "Aussies pull together in disaster times." I like this line: Fear and favour joined hands
and hopefully everything will find some lasting relief soon.
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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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This poem certainly expresses desperation, but it also points out that after four months of drought, rains came to help, and that also "Aussies pull together in disaster times." I like this line: Fear and favour joined hands
and hopefully everything will find some lasting relief soon.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Hello Crystal, Thanks so much for reading. Glad you liked the story/poem - it's still raining! Blessings, Kay.
