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I found this on Poetry Foundation, but it feels like it would fit in this collection.

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I would create a spot like this if I had a hammock and two sturdy trees in my yard.

I love how this reminds me of a Sarah Addison Allen novel in all its magical glory

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“And the man from Snowy River never shifted in his seat - It was grand to see that mountain horseman ride.
Through the stringy barks and saplings, on the rough and broken ground,
Down the hillside at a racing pace he went;
And he never drew the bridle till he landed safe and sound,
At the bottom of that terrible descent.”

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First published in 1915 The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke by C J Dennis was hugely successful & remained popular for decades. It has been sadly neglected of late. These are the first few stanzas of The Play in which Bill takes his beloved Doreen to see Romeo and Juliet. The poem continues to summarise the play and Bill's reactions to it. It's a delight. I recommend reading the whole thing. 👇 #PoetryMatters #Lovebirds

This is a ‘pick‘ even though I found all characters dull and I wasn‘t left with any desire to find any more of their work. So maybe really only for the prose styling and the shortness of it, with some flickers of great scenes and moments. I read it in two sittings. I enjoyed the flow, disliked the story. But I‘d still recommend it, like trying a new liquor, the experience was sweet and memorable but the taste didn‘t excite.

Great poem! Fun about being a writer. Made me smile.

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Might be overselling it a little, but it is probably the most famous Australian poem

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A first edition of an Australian classic published in 1915