I was not born in the town where I live and grew up in another town many miles away. My writing springs from a collection of seeds I have gathered and stored during my life of joy, misery,success, and failure, always tempered with interest and adventure. Where I am now is, content.
The following is the last verse from a poem by the Australian author
Henry Lawson and is relevant today as it was about 100 years ago when it was written.
The World is Full of Kindness
The world is full of kindness
If it is let alone,
And men's hearts in their blindness
Are neither ice nor stone.
In spite of all pretences,
We get it from Above;
In spite of all defences -
Red blood, kind hearts, and love.
The following is the last verse from a poem by the Australian author
Henry Lawson and is relevant today as it was about 100 years ago when it was written.
The World is Full of Kindness
The world is full of kindness
If it is let alone,
And men's hearts in their blindness
Are neither ice nor stone.
In spite of all pretences,
We get it from Above;
In spite of all defences -
Red blood, kind hearts, and love.
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, and quote is " Have a go - it doesn't hurt". - I am a 76 year old man (Australia)
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it's September 2009, and the state of New South Wales in Australia is covered in dust, literally. The experts say it is the worst dust storm in nearly seventy years.1
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As a young and impressionable male I had the motor racing fever just the same as all my friends but where i lived there was no circuit so the aim of every petrol head was to go to Mount Panorama Racing circuit at Bathurst, N582 lines, 6 comments, August 21. In <600 words
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- Column: Theories of Poety at allpoetry
Poetry is an art form and as such is subject to many interpretations.
This column is about the basics of poetry. - Column: Poetry Theories at storywrite
Writing is an art form, writing stories is not that different from poetry, and storywriters can use poetic writing tools to enhance their story. - The Hill at sharepoetry
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The whole world knows of the bushfires in Victoria [Australia ] but how many know of the massive flooding in Queensland ? [also Australia ] 62% of the state is affected by flooding. Growers of sugar cane, bananas, and table vegetables are suffering as much as the farmers, cattle and sheep producers in Q
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Agriculture ... horticulture ... farming generally. In Australia, as in any country, the farmer depends on the weather for the success of his enterprise. Even those who have the benefit of irrigation still depend on rain being there to fill the storage dams and reservoirs. All farm
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A slight change in my focus has occurred. Nothing major, just a venture into the realms of fiction. Most of my stuff is real life or based on real life. This is different. What a bummer, I have to make up my characters, their habits, mannerisms and physique; then make them act real and sound real when I rApril 5, In My own personal thoughts. 300 words. → 7 comments, Add one?
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Tawni Risley : Red Heelers!!! on October 13You don't know me, but I saw the picture of your red heeler, and I HAVE ONE TOO!!!! I love them. Random, I know, but I wanted to show you my puppers!
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condor : Although belated, this is a very special happy birthday from me. Hope your day was terrific. on August 31
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krislgreen : I found your profile very complete, on August 26I am just here for a second will visit and read you things in a while. Looks all so interesting, can't wait to go through everything.
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Sweet Impatience on August 15I'll be back later this afternoon to read your poems, and your stories
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Kat
