Australian Brownies
One evening in summer I went for a stroll
Along the green banks of a creek
I came to a seat and as I had a rest
I heard a voice suddenly speak.
I looked all around for this aerial sound
But nobody round did I see
When purely by chance I directed my eyes
To the ground and o! What could that be?
A small, tiny mouse and a Junjarin bright
Were making their way to the water
The Junjarin guided their pattering steps
Ensuring the mouse didn't falter
They both reached the edge and I rose from my seat
To see what the next step would be
When out of the depths sprang a Lalagulli blue
A nymph so familiar to me.
The two bushland nymphs were then joined by another
And this time my eyes were beholden
Of a Moora Moora sprite so laughing and gay
His clothing a radiant golden
This new little nymph then went up to the others
And putting its arms round the mouse
Escorted the beast to the front of the door
And entered the mousie's small house.
In the bat of an eye, they had all disappeared
And I stood, softly heaving a sigh
I wished to myself that I'd seen all these elves
Some other time, just passing by.
As I wandered away, on the frond of a fern
Near a tree, by me fully unseen
A Tintookie's soft smile guaranteed the next time
That I passed, he would answer my dream.
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We're Australian Junjarins (pronounced JUN jar ins)
Working hard with cheerful grins
Junjarins are good spirits and are the hardest working spirits in the bush. They make sure that the sick and helpless creatures have food, water and shelter. Their favourite job is to watch over the trees and flowers in the bush. They love helping the wildflower to open their petals and baby ferns to uncurl their light little fronds. Their grins are so bright, they are often taken for the rising sun.
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Lalagullis we delight (pronounced Lulla gullies)
In helping keep things clean and bright
Lalagullis are graceful, laughing water nymphs who help the streams and lakes to keep all things clean and bright. They see that the water-lilies and other water plants are refreshed with the clear, cool water. Their particular delight is to watch over the sleek, shiny platypus babies as they tumble and play in the sparkling waterways.
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We're Moora Mooras happy and bright (pronounced more-a more-a)
Trying hard to do what's right
The Moora Mooras are the good fairies who help all the creatures in the bush. Perhaps a bird has injured its wing; they bandage it and look after the little bird until it is better. They especially watch out for baby kangaroos who might have fallen out of their mother's pouch.
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We're Tintookies. What we do (pronounced tin TOO kies)
Is try to make your wish come true.
Tintookies are ground-dwelling spirits. They are extremely inquisitive, but their special interest is helping to make wishes come true when deserved. Nobody has ever seen a Tintookie, as they do their good deeds by stealth.
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Author notes
|The four pixies mentioned in this piece (and their explanations)are taken from The Australian Brownie Guide Book, first published in 1975. They were the four names of the Sixes in the local Brownie Pack I belonged to as a little girl.\
Written February 9th, 2006
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A contest entry
- Ok I want a magical poem I want you to bring me into your world of princesses and princes fairys and by ForeverFarAway.
300 points, ended October 25, 2006, 21 entries
Gold trophy winner
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Read the rules and re-enter this if you wish...
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thank you for chosing to enter something unfamiliar to me, brownie points! The little notes on the end were helpful to,
Many thanks for entering
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This AWESOME BRILLIANT GREAT FANTASTIC thank you for entering my contest
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this is really grand work you have here good luck in the contest
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wow, wonderful poem it was really cute how they helped the mouse! and i giv you kudos points for the explanations of what each one was, thanx for entering and good luck in the contest!
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You are going to have no trouble winning your share of trophies on AP. The creativity in this piece astounds. Its sensory details and rhythm bring this together for a highly entertaining tale. I will check back will you again soon. Stay tuned, I hold many "big" contests like that one and I am sure one is going to fit something you have
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This was a lovely read.I'm glad I stopped by.You did an excellent job with this
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What a great write and beautifully penned
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Such a sweet whimsical work. I'm glad you explained it all. I was wondering about the strange names. I found this amusing, great flow and so sweet.
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Excellent scribe indeed....the type to inspire youngsters into the fantastical world and....into the world of reading for pleasure and pure enjoyment.......an brilliant job well done
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this was great. i loved it.the flow and wording were very good. you show talent never stop writing. I love where your going with this. It's really nice. You should check out some of the classes if you haven't already, because the more you write the better you become. And your really good right now and the only thing left for you to become is great. i would also like to know when you write some new stuff because i would love to see more.
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this was great. i loved it.the flow and wording were very good. you show talent never stop writing. I love where your going with this. It's really nice. You should check out some of the classes if you haven't already, because the more you write the better you become. And your really good right now and the only thing left for you to become is great. i would also like to know when you write some new stuff because i would love to see more.
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how very strange and yet quaint
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FANTASTIC
THIS WAS A REALLY GOOD POEM AND WELL EXPRESSED. I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE WAY YOU CAREFULLY EXPRESSED YOUR WORDS AND THE WAY THAT THEY SO EASILY AND STEADILY FLOWED. IT WAS A PIECE OF MAGIC READING THIS POEM. AND THERE WAS SO MUCH INFORMATION EMBEDDED WITHIN YOUR WORDS AND IT ALL JUST FITTED SO WELL TOGETHER. ABSOLOLUTLEY, THE WAY THAT YOU SAID THINGS THAT ONLY A TRUE GREAT POET COULD REALLY COME OUT WITH SUCH WORDS AND THE MAGIC WAS SO CLEAR FOR ALL TO SEE. PROPER NICE POEM MATE. NICE JOB MY SON!!!!!! -
Very creative indeed! I like this one as well as the other one! Your writing comes with a magical twist; It allows the children in us to come out and play. I very much enjoyed reading this... wonderful write, Nicely done Rose!
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Sweet poem with good use of both internal and external rhyme I liked the narrative here Keep writing, I liked the magic here
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Pozo
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What a unique well expressed poem..With much information .Like your style and word flow.. Thank you for writing and sharing such a good poem. Well done Rose. -
very sweet and light and wonderful to read
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A very creative write. Imaginative. Good imagery, flow and rhyme. Magical. Well crafted and a most enjoyable read.
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this poem is one of my favorites poems to read on your site
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This is certainly one of the dearest poems I have read in modern days! It is beautifully constructed and given in a lovely presentation with much care and detail to delight the reader.....ME! Thank you!
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