Comments on: Third Annual Great Genealogy Poetry Challenge

By: Merron Riddiford

Merron Riddiford — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:32:28 +0000

Thank you Bill. I’m glad you enjoyed it. CJ Dennis was a great Australian bush poet, and mostly known for his humor. I’m glad the poem crossed over. Thank you for giving us Aussie genealogists a chance to participate.

By: Bill West

Bill West — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:44:06 +0000

Merron, I liked this poem because it’s universal for farmers. My Dad’s ancestors here in the States were farmers up in Maine and the poem could just as easily be about them as much as Australian farmers.

Thanks for taking part in the Challenge!

By: Merron Riddiford

Merron Riddiford — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:49:41 +0000

I don’t think the poem was one of his more popular ones, but it is worth sharing. I did enjoy the challenge and it’s good to get some Australian poetry out there. Looking forward to next year!

By: Merron Riddiford

Merron Riddiford — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:45:00 +0000

I agree Jill, I am not a poetry fan, but I do enjoy Australian bush poetry, especially the early poems. Some of them tell great stories.

By: cassmob

cassmob — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:35:04 +0000

Thanks Merron for sharing this poem -I’ve never heard/seen it before. I’m not a farmer but it seems to capture the rewards of quiet time after a busy day. I enjoyed this challenge, did you?

By: geniaus

geniaus — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:09:11 +0000

I’m not a great fan of poetry but I do love those old Australian poets like C J Dennis, Henry Lawson, Banjo Paterson etc.

Their poems capture the essence of early life in Australia so well.

I’m so glad you joined Bill’s challenge and shared this wonderful poem with us, thanks.