Legend of the Snowy River ride
An entry for the Rhyme Horses/horses24 total reviews
Comment from way2gokevs
Well M8, your version of the Man from Snowy River tells it much like Banjo, did all those years ago. Very nice poetry, I enjoyed the read.
And so the story will be told
Around the fire-wood glow
Who was this man, they asked
Could be every mountain rider
who gathered stock in the hills
But only Banjo, really knows
Cheers, M8, have a good one, Kev.
reply by the author on 03-May-2019
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Well M8, your version of the Man from Snowy River tells it much like Banjo, did all those years ago. Very nice poetry, I enjoyed the read.
And so the story will be told
Around the fire-wood glow
Who was this man, they asked
Could be every mountain rider
who gathered stock in the hills
But only Banjo, really knows
Cheers, M8, have a good one, Kev.
Comment Written 02-May-2019
reply by the author on 03-May-2019
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Hi Kev, Thanks for your review and yes what a great poem by Banjo he certainly was a fantastic stoy teller I enjoyed recreating my 9 stanza couplet version ( I hope he wont mind ) Cheers
Comment from Cass Carlton
Very well done. The poem is an icon in Australian literature and any attempt to rewrite or remake the story would be a task not lightly undertaken by most. You, however have done exceptionally well and kept the excitement and the drama of the story in an abbreviated version. The poem is a favourite of mine and so I am pleased to see it dealt with so capably and with Elan. Well done cheers Cass
reply by the author on 03-May-2019
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Very well done. The poem is an icon in Australian literature and any attempt to rewrite or remake the story would be a task not lightly undertaken by most. You, however have done exceptionally well and kept the excitement and the drama of the story in an abbreviated version. The poem is a favourite of mine and so I am pleased to see it dealt with so capably and with Elan. Well done cheers Cass
Comment Written 02-May-2019
reply by the author on 03-May-2019
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Hi Cass ,Oh my , Thank you so much have made my day I really enjoyed creating this one based on Banjo's poem ( which is one of my favourites, he was such a story teller) I am so pleased ypu thought my version was a capable write Many Thanks I feel honoured Cheers
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Hi Cass, Just to let you know I had a win in the contest with my snowy river so I am more than happy Cheers Christine
Comment from JanPerry
A daring mountain ride needs no question mark.
I feel sorry for horses being forced to walk over rocks on the sheer cliff face.
A more personal approach to the poem would help but a good fact finding mission.
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reply by the author on 03-May-2019
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A daring mountain ride needs no question mark.
I feel sorry for horses being forced to walk over rocks on the sheer cliff face.
A more personal approach to the poem would help but a good fact finding mission.
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Comment Written 02-May-2019
reply by the author on 03-May-2019
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Hi Jan, Thanks for your review and have corrected the punctuation. These mountain horses are very adept in rough terrain and Banjo was a master story teller Cheers
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Sure.
Comment from Willie P. Smith
This is an excellent nine stanza entry. Snowy river was a favorite show of mine. Your entry makes the whole story come true in your poem. Good luck in the contest.
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reply by the author on 02-May-2019
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This is an excellent nine stanza entry. Snowy river was a favorite show of mine. Your entry makes the whole story come true in your poem. Good luck in the contest.
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Comment Written 02-May-2019
reply by the author on 02-May-2019
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Hi Willie Thanks for you review and yes it sure is a favourite Cheers