Christine's Poems
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Comment from tfawcus
What better place to plonk my last six stars for the week? Great spoof on 'I Love a Sunburnt Country'! Perfect laid back Aussie style and I'll bet you made our American friends jealous! I'd probably have reviewed this sooner, but I was at the cricket!
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2017
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What better place to plonk my last six stars for the week? Great spoof on 'I Love a Sunburnt Country'! Perfect laid back Aussie style and I'll bet you made our American friends jealous! I'd probably have reviewed this sooner, but I was at the cricket!
Comment Written 27-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2017
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Hi Tony, So many thanks for your fabulous sixer for my Tongue in cheek Sunburn't Country. ( I love McKellas meter and I find it fun to 'redo these poems. I also love Banjo's meter and have done a couple on his meter also.) I hope you enjoyed the cricket my husband is a devotee . Yes I hope our American friend enjoyed this one also and of course we are in the best country in the world. Cheers Christine 😃👍👍
Comment from Mitchell Brontė
Lovely poem, your words paint a wonderful picture of OZ.
Love the Aussie slang you have for practically every word.
Have good day
Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2017
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Lovely poem, your words paint a wonderful picture of OZ.
Love the Aussie slang you have for practically every word.
Have good day
Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 27-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2017
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Hi YNWA Thanks for reading and reviewing my Sunburn't Country. Yes it is a great place to live and I enjoy writing about it also have fun woth our Aussie slang. You too have a great day Cheers Christine😃🌞
Comment from mvbrooks
What a great poem to introduce someone to why Australia is special. There is a bit of humor intertwined with a sincere respect for the people described and the place they share.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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What a great poem to introduce someone to why Australia is special. There is a bit of humor intertwined with a sincere respect for the people described and the place they share.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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Hi mybrooks, Thank you for reading and reviewing my Sunburnt country. I never take myself too seriously and try to write a light hearted yet heartfelt poem about my country and glad you shared my story poem Cheers Christine
Comment from Irish Rain
How I wish I had six stars for you!!! I LOVE the patriotic strength of this! I feel this way about America, I just love it!!! Tell me...what is 'Vegemite?' I heard it in that song, 'Land down Under'...but never knew. This poem makes me want to visit Australia! Blessings....
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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How I wish I had six stars for you!!! I LOVE the patriotic strength of this! I feel this way about America, I just love it!!! Tell me...what is 'Vegemite?' I heard it in that song, 'Land down Under'...but never knew. This poem makes me want to visit Australia! Blessings....
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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G'day Irish Rain You lovely review and virtual six stars are welcomed I am so glad you liked this and yes we can be very parochial at times but patriotic LOL
Vegemite is a thick dark brown Aussie invented spread made from left over brewers yeast extract with various vegetable and spices. it is slightly salty, slightly bitter, malty and rich in vitamin B it has a flavor like beef bullion.it is still produced in Melbourne and sell 22 million jars a year. tI does not contain fat or added sugar or animal content. ,
Most Australian households would have a jar in their cupboards and all Aussie children usually grow up eating vegemite on toast. I love it but it is an acquired taste and most 'foreigners don't like it LOL.
I would love to send you a jar
Cheers Christine
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It actually sounds quite tasty!! Your whole country does, ha ha!!! Awesome BBQ's!!!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Wow! I love this poem so much and it's a favourite for me! I've been to Australia and your poem is spot on! Loving all Aussies, salt of the earth types, great rhymes penned with humour and fabulous flowing words that left me wanting another visit. Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Wow! I love this poem so much and it's a favourite for me! I've been to Australia and your poem is spot on! Loving all Aussies, salt of the earth types, great rhymes penned with humour and fabulous flowing words that left me wanting another visit. Love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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G'day Dolly, With much appreciation and a big Thanks for your review for this one (it is one of my favourites too But how else can one describe our great country . I hope you enjoyed your visit and at least had a BBQ LOL. Cheers Christinex
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
G'day this is unreal! What a brilliant and interesting write, A beautiful and impressive piece painted skillfully my ex partner was aussie this is truly incredible, Well done an elegant and outstanding write. well done kindest regards. Meia :)
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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G'day this is unreal! What a brilliant and interesting write, A beautiful and impressive piece painted skillfully my ex partner was aussie this is truly incredible, Well done an elegant and outstanding write. well done kindest regards. Meia :)
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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G'day Meia Thanks for reading my poem and I an so pleased that you liked this I had fun reacreating my land and as today is Australia day I thought I would re share this also Cheers Christine
Comment from The Cowboy Poet
The love you have for Australia is very evident. I like the flow of the poem. It's very smooth and easy to read. Your use of rhyming couplets was well done. Often when rhyming couplets are used, the poem sounds "sing-song" and forced. Yours don't. Very well done. Cowboy
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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The love you have for Australia is very evident. I like the flow of the poem. It's very smooth and easy to read. Your use of rhyming couplets was well done. Often when rhyming couplets are used, the poem sounds "sing-song" and forced. Yours don't. Very well done. Cowboy
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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G'day Cowboy, Thanks for having a read and sending me a review for my Sunburnt Country I enjoyed writing this and as it is Australia Day thought I would share this . You comments re the production and not being forced is much appreciated. Cheers and have a great day Christine
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You're welcome. G'day to you, my friend. Cowboy
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem for Australia day. It sound so much like South Africa, I think I would like it there too. Most people say the climate there is much like ours.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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A very well-written poem for Australia day. It sound so much like South Africa, I think I would like it there too. Most people say the climate there is much like ours.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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G'day Sandra, Thanks for your great support and always giving my work a look in it is very much appreciated .And yes you would like Australia. Are you from South Africa? If you do come out I would welcome you with open arms Cheers Christine
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Yes, I am from South Africa. The changes that I will go there are not great, but when you visit here, I will also be glad to welcome you here.
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Many Cheers and who know one day maybe
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Well written. This flows easily. The rhyme is natural - every word seems to fit naturally like a puzzle piece. I like imagery that you show here. Great job.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Well written. This flows easily. The rhyme is natural - every word seems to fit naturally like a puzzle piece. I like imagery that you show here. Great job.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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G'day Michael. Thanks for having a read and sending a review I am pleased you like the style and imagery created I am very pleased to hear this .Have a great day Cheers Christine
Comment from Cindy Warren
I think visiting Australia for a BBQ would be a lot of fun. It sounds like a great place. I'd love to see all the things I've only seen on TV in person. Hope you have a great Australia Day.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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I think visiting Australia for a BBQ would be a lot of fun. It sounds like a great place. I'd love to see all the things I've only seen on TV in person. Hope you have a great Australia Day.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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G'day Cindy. Yes it is fun and if you ever come out I will cook you a traditional Aussie BBQ. Thanks for your look in at my Sunburnt Country and I will have a good day. Cheers Christine