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Allama Muhammed Iqbal Written by Faisal Hanif by Faisal Hanif, from I-Like-RhymesMost of us, poetry lovers or others, have read Allama Muhammed Iqbal at least some of him somewhere. To many he remained hard-to-understand philosopher poet. Iqbal has written pure poetry too which is equally remarkable. I like Dr Iqbal, one my favourite poets. I find his poetry the most interesting, most intriguing and most touching. It leaves an indelible mark on reader's mind. I vitalize his style also his gift for conciseness and frugality.
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on Beach Burial by Kenneth Slessor, 5 hours ago
Why German, Porking poem! (get the alliteration, in the heading that is)
From guest Charlie (contact)
Late at night, reading up on some war poetry and I can't help to be amazed by the poem. Why German on a World War Two poem. Are there German's visiting the site? Is there a German who wants to learn English or vice versa? By the way though, absolutely Porking poem, isn't it chaps? A true indication of Australian talent at work. He went to my old school. Brilliant poem and great onomatopoeia on "The sob and clubbing of Gunfire" anyone think about that? Sob for the end result of the gunfire (families etc) while the Clubbing for caveman barbarity. Amazing stuff! -
on The Last Of His Tribe by Henry Kendall, 6 hours agoThe interbet search tells ne nulklah is a steep sided gulley/ravine with a stream in it. It is also an aboriginal club.
Wallaroo is a port town on the western side of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, 160 kilometres north-northwest of Adelaide as well as an animal cross between a wallaby and a kangaroo.
It is amazing what you can find if you do a little bit of personal research! -
on 'We're All Australians Now' by A B 'Banjo' Paterson, 6 hours ago
For Guest Taylor
Rather than do your homework for you I suggest you read the comments from myself and others below this poem. Then think about what was happening in the world in General and Australia in particularm when Patterson wrote this poem.
Jim
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