Christine's Poems
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Comment from LanceHill
Very nice tribute you have written. Thank God no human lives were lost. Fire is a terrible, ravaging disaster that cares not who it attacks. Great job on the presentation. God bless.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Very nice tribute you have written. Thank God no human lives were lost. Fire is a terrible, ravaging disaster that cares not who it attacks. Great job on the presentation. God bless.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Hi Lance Thanks for reading my poem and I did write it as a tribute for all the loss and devistastion to this community , but Thankfully we got through our New Year Ever without any more fires despite the temp getting up to 41 degree bit we had a bit of a cool change so that helped. Many Chhers for your great review and I hope you have a very Happy New Year. Cheers Christine😀
Comment from Katiesherrill
Nicely done. I like the meter that you used. I did read it fast and it made me feel like the poem built as I read, just like the fire was building.
What a very sad story. You told it very well though, I could see the destruction.
Thank you for sharing.
Katie
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Nicely done. I like the meter that you used. I did read it fast and it made me feel like the poem built as I read, just like the fire was building.
What a very sad story. You told it very well though, I could see the destruction.
Thank you for sharing.
Katie
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Hi Katie, Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my bushfire poem and the meter does run quickly ( thats why I love Banjo Paterson's style and onecan create a flow so I am pleased you thought I told a good story ( although it sad but true) We all escaped this New Years Eve without a big fire although we did have a small fire on the outskirts of my home town but only grass burnt . So I am also wishing You and yours a Very Happy New Year stay safe Cheers Christine😃
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
It was an awful year for many countries. I don't think many will be sad to see the end of 2015. Your poem is masterfully written, the lines streak about like flames licking the pages. I do feel so sorry for the people who have lost everything, and I hope it was only property that was lost, and not lives. I hope 2016 will be better for everyone. xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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It was an awful year for many countries. I don't think many will be sad to see the end of 2015. Your poem is masterfully written, the lines streak about like flames licking the pages. I do feel so sorry for the people who have lost everything, and I hope it was only property that was lost, and not lives. I hope 2016 will be better for everyone. xsx Sandra
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Hi Sandra Fore your great feedback for my fires about this awful bushfire and I enjoyed your comments re the 'lines streak like flames licking the pages' Banjo Paterson's style lends itself for this rhythm . Yes many people lost everything but they will rebuild and I am just thankful that last night our New Years Eve was uneventful as the temperature got to 41 so another hot night and I do also hope for a better 2016 for everyone around the world as it hasn't been a very good 2015 . So wishing you a Very Happy New Year with many Cheers Christine 😃
Comment from trumby
As an Australian, I remember these bushfires. The whole nation was praying for the victims. There were stories of heroism and sacrifice all over the place.
It made me proud to be an Australian when I heard these stories
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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As an Australian, I remember these bushfires. The whole nation was praying for the victims. There were stories of heroism and sacrifice all over the place.
It made me proud to be an Australian when I heard these stories
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Hi Trumby , Yes I think all Aussies are aware of just what a fire can do and this was terrible on Christmas Eve/ Day with 116 houses lost and the pictures were heartbreaking so I thought I would write this as a tribute to all the fabulouse Emergency worker and Community spirit we have in Aust. I too am a proud Australian and we have much to be thankful for to live in this wonderful country. I thank you for your review and great rating and sincerely wish you a Very Happy New Year. ( and keep writing great stuff) Cheers Christine😀
Comment from l.raven
Christine, this is so very sad...my heart goes out to them all...I didn't know of this fire...I hope and pray they will be able to rebuild...and next they will have a blessed Christmas ...sigh...your story is very well told...and the picture ...heartbreaking...God be with them all...Luff Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Christine, this is so very sad...my heart goes out to them all...I didn't know of this fire...I hope and pray they will be able to rebuild...and next they will have a blessed Christmas ...sigh...your story is very well told...and the picture ...heartbreaking...God be with them all...Luff Linda xxoo
Comment Written 30-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Hi Linda. Many thanks for having a read and reviewing my poem about this tragedy on Christmas Eve/day but although the weather was just as hot last night our New Years Eve in Australia. there were no reports of serious fires and so celebtprations went off well. I am glad you thought I told a good story through my poem and appreciate your support. wishing you and yours a Very Happy New Year. Cheers Christine 😃
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HI Chrissy, I am so glad all went well...and Hope you had a wonderful New Years night...you are always so very welcome...xxoo Linda
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Yes Linda Thank you we had a lovely night watching the Melbourne Fire works with my kids I love to spend time with them and this was a special night. Cheers xx Christine
Comment from Bill Schott
This sweeping poem, with its giant meter and blazing (forgive the term) presentation, really captures what we've read and seen on television of this tremendous fire.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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This sweeping poem, with its giant meter and blazing (forgive the term) presentation, really captures what we've read and seen on television of this tremendous fire.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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Hi Bill thanks for your great review of this poem and i did write this with a degree of sadness for those who lost everything ( not their lives thankfully) and once again on this NYE we face another very hot blustry day with very high expected temperatures, so we are hoping no fires take hold again . With grateful thanks for you time and glad you like it wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year stay Safe 😃 Cheers Christine
Comment from amahra
Loved the title of the poem. Really sets up the poem for reading it.
The fire licked and danced about, hot breath [loved this line for the metaphor image.]
I love Australia and have fallen in love with your actors that are practically dominating Hollywood Cinema.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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Loved the title of the poem. Really sets up the poem for reading it.
The fire licked and danced about, hot breath [loved this line for the metaphor image.]
I love Australia and have fallen in love with your actors that are practically dominating Hollywood Cinema.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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Hi amahra thanks so much for reading and reviewing my poem and for pointing out your favoirite line that is what it seemed like and it is again another day here with very Hot breath and extreme fire danger so we will have a very hot NYE tonight and I hope no fires wil break out again. Yes Australia have some fine Actors and many have done very well in Hollywood. Do come out again So also have a Very Happy New Year Cheers for a safe time Christine 😃
Comment from nomi338
Lightning is a naturally occurring destructive force. Its ability to destroy is unmeasured. I t has a long history of destruction, even causing death. Mankind as a species is hardy, we have conquered the power of the elements, we have learned how to harness its raw power and put it to work for our good use. Sometimes it acts apart from our control and destroys parts of the environment we created. No matter how destructive this power proves to be, we always come back and rebuild as if in defiance as it was.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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Lightning is a naturally occurring destructive force. Its ability to destroy is unmeasured. I t has a long history of destruction, even causing death. Mankind as a species is hardy, we have conquered the power of the elements, we have learned how to harness its raw power and put it to work for our good use. Sometimes it acts apart from our control and destroys parts of the environment we created. No matter how destructive this power proves to be, we always come back and rebuild as if in defiance as it was.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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Yes nomi338 You are quite right lightning is very destructive and combined with tinder dry grass and bush it is often a recipie for disaster and many fires have started this way. but re build we will and help the communities affected. We are having a very hot day again for this our NYE so all on high alert Temp expected to get to 39 or 40 C so We arecall praying that no fires break out again. Thanks for your comments and time to read and review my poem and do have a Very Happy New Year Cheers Christine😃
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Thank you Christine. My fervent prayer is that all within your community remain safe and that you make it through this current situation without incident.
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Thank hope so too
Comment from LIJ Red
I blinked at your notes...35 degrees...Celsius? Yanks and their Fahrenheit.
Your poem recalls the prose of The Thorn Birds. Excellent account.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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I blinked at your notes...35 degrees...Celsius? Yanks and their Fahrenheit.
Your poem recalls the prose of The Thorn Birds. Excellent account.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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Hi LIJ Red ,yes it is Celsius here in Australia and it is easily that today also and will get to 40 sometime on our New Years Eve this evening so I am hoping for a Safe and Happy New Year here and everywhere. I liked The Thorn Birds a great read so I am thrilled to think this recalled prose for her book. Thanks so much for reading and giving this a great rating so Have A Very Happy New Year with many good Cheers Christine😃
Comment from Neonewman
Such a horrible tragedy at any time of the year to deal with! Fire, water, wind, nature can be so devastating. Praying these towns folk endure their future endeavors.
God bless!
STeve
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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Such a horrible tragedy at any time of the year to deal with! Fire, water, wind, nature can be so devastating. Praying these towns folk endure their future endeavors.
God bless!
STeve
Comment Written 30-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2015
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Thnak you Steve for stopping by to have a read of my poem about these terrible fires and we are still on alert today NYE here in Victoria so everyone is keeping fingers crossed that no more fires break out again today. Some coastal towns have already begun evacuations just in case. So IDo wish you Safe and Very Happy New Year many Cheers Christine😃
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Prayers for all indeed!