That's How We Aussie's Tell
A view from Australia10 total reviews
Comment from Julie Helms
I just read through a few nasty rhetoric pieces on American politics, so this was a really nice relief from that. I only wish I could hear you recite it in Austrailianese. Haha!
I think your tribute comes through loud and clear. Your poem written in the vernacular, gives it a real authenticity.
Thanks so much for caring and sharing!
Julie
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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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I just read through a few nasty rhetoric pieces on American politics, so this was a really nice relief from that. I only wish I could hear you recite it in Austrailianese. Haha!
I think your tribute comes through loud and clear. Your poem written in the vernacular, gives it a real authenticity.
Thanks so much for caring and sharing!
Julie
:-)
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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Reviews like this really boost an ego that requires no boosting. Thank you for interpreting it exactly how it was meant.
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Julie, your comment has pampered my ego. I'm delighted to know it appealed to you and even more delighted to know you understood my meaning
Comment from Tim Margetts
It reads, and comes across in the way you meant it to be.
As Brits, we here know full well who fought with us and who didn't and we stand, arm in arm; brothers beneath the flags and the guns.
Let's hope it's never truely put to the test again.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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It reads, and comes across in the way you meant it to be.
As Brits, we here know full well who fought with us and who didn't and we stand, arm in arm; brothers beneath the flags and the guns.
Let's hope it's never truely put to the test again.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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As Poms, you will always be the enemy on the sporting paddock, but in real life you'll remain our closest ally. My wife is from Coventry.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Another great verse, Bob, full of character and irreverence but always combining the truth/tragedy with characteristic wit. I love the mention of the "scrawny arses!" That will stay in my memory for a while. But, yes, you need to shout out about the part you Aussies played because you're an amazing nation and we Brits love you! That's why we're always refusing to go home after littering your beautiful beaches! Well done, Bob! Debbie
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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Another great verse, Bob, full of character and irreverence but always combining the truth/tragedy with characteristic wit. I love the mention of the "scrawny arses!" That will stay in my memory for a while. But, yes, you need to shout out about the part you Aussies played because you're an amazing nation and we Brits love you! That's why we're always refusing to go home after littering your beautiful beaches! Well done, Bob! Debbie
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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We are amazing I agree, but we owe most of that amazing to our forefathers who often hailed from Ireland and Mother England. So when there's no cricket matches, we can be mates.
Comment from ESOSTINE
This poem tells a tale of friendship between the people of Australia and those of the United States of America. Well written with every clarity and some humour as icing. Well done, dear Bob.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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This poem tells a tale of friendship between the people of Australia and those of the United States of America. Well written with every clarity and some humour as icing. Well done, dear Bob.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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All I can say is let's pray the friendship stays forever strong. And may we soon win back the Davis Cup.
Comment from royowen
I don't any combat ever brings peace, I think WW1 proved that subduing and ridiculing the enemy, like the allies did to Germany at Versailles, just created the WW2 conflict, pride was shattered, we have no idea what ructions we may cause by these, look at Israel and surrounding nations, endless conflict, sorry for the lecture, but war can never prevent war, it just delays it. The yanks ought to know, internal non gun control, heh heh, beautifully written Bob, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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I don't any combat ever brings peace, I think WW1 proved that subduing and ridiculing the enemy, like the allies did to Germany at Versailles, just created the WW2 conflict, pride was shattered, we have no idea what ructions we may cause by these, look at Israel and surrounding nations, endless conflict, sorry for the lecture, but war can never prevent war, it just delays it. The yanks ought to know, internal non gun control, heh heh, beautifully written Bob, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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They call it the Bill of Rights. I will never see gun ownership as a right, to me it too easily becomes an illegal source of solution. One that brings on further conflict.
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Yes, that's, it's a funny twisted philosophy, that explains Donald Trump. Yanks don't thin like us.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
We all live on the Earth together and must be able to get along. Although there is distance between us, in reality it really not very far. Thank you for sharing this poem with us.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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We all live on the Earth together and must be able to get along. Although there is distance between us, in reality it really not very far. Thank you for sharing this poem with us.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Barbara, you are so right in your response. And thank you in reply for offering such a nice response.
Comment from Brenda Strauser
Hi. I enjoyed the way you wrote the poem. So Australia people are called Aussies? How interesting? I hope the results of the election don't take our country down the wrong path. Very well written.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Hi. I enjoyed the way you wrote the poem. So Australia people are called Aussies? How interesting? I hope the results of the election don't take our country down the wrong path. Very well written.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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We're also called many other things, especially in sporting events. We tend to be a competitive bunch, who have been known to bend rules a little in trying to win. But we always do it with a smile. The grimace appears when, and if we're caught.
Comment from Begin Again
I've bonded on FS with many an Aussie and found them to be the best of friends and their thoughts about wars, fairness, and life to be very appealing. I loved reading your poem and especially when even admits that they might stretch the truth a bit, but their hearts always carry the truth.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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I've bonded on FS with many an Aussie and found them to be the best of friends and their thoughts about wars, fairness, and life to be very appealing. I loved reading your poem and especially when even admits that they might stretch the truth a bit, but their hearts always carry the truth.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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The only things we don't like about pommies is their cricket umpires and their weather. Maybe also my in-laws, my wife was born in Coventry.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I suspect as a FStorian we shouldn't sit on the fence, and from he works released most of what I read here leans decidedly to the left. As for the world needing peace we have more conflicts today then we did in '20
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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I suspect as a FStorian we shouldn't sit on the fence, and from he works released most of what I read here leans decidedly to the left. As for the world needing peace we have more conflicts today then we did in '20
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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We probably also have more debts. I guess also we have more arrogant and aggressive morons in positions of authority. In many ways I'd prefer to go back to the caveman days, as long as I could take my electrical gadgets with me.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I think Australia has always been one of those countries that has struggled to be noticed on the world's stage! Ha ha ha. Maybe it is because it is tucked down under Bob. I love Australia, have visited a few times and have always been welcomed by you Aussies. You made me smile with your personal view of how Aussies behave. A fun post, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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I think Australia has always been one of those countries that has struggled to be noticed on the world's stage! Ha ha ha. Maybe it is because it is tucked down under Bob. I love Australia, have visited a few times and have always been welcomed by you Aussies. You made me smile with your personal view of how Aussies behave. A fun post, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Dolly, I've already responded to this one. But for you I'll make an exception. I had a twin brother, so I'll tell John, this one was for him. He has been gone for around twenty years.