ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

Mannie said in a previous post in the We will remember them section

try as I might, I just couldn't fit the feelings into a rhyme-n-metre structure. Mostly when pondering pieces, the structure (from within the piece) will make itself evident. Then, with that structure revealed, the words (sort of) fall into place. However there are some pieces that just don't fit ANY structure. I don't fight the Muse but simply 'lay it out' as She dictates ...

Totally agree with his thoughts and with the points David has made as well - sometimes the words you want to say won't fall into a rhyming scheme and to force them often means they don't have the same depth of meaning.

That was exactly the case with this one I did for my son - when I wanted to show as well as tell him how much I appreciated the man he has become



http://pool.abc.net.au/media/butterfly-kisses

A very expressive piece, Maureen. From the heart. Words, well used, can say so much.

David