ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

A Sea Change
The time has come around for me, to make my move toward the sea,
Away from desert hills and plains, the sunny days, infrequent rains,
To cooler days beside the sea, no more termite mounds for me,
Not too much work, at least I hope, (I’m sure I’ll learn somehow to cope!)
I think though I will miss the space, the red dust plastered on my face,
Sunny days and clear blue skies, (I doubt I’ll miss the bloody flies)
Roadtrains out on dusty roads, the thunder cloud when it explodes,
Brumbies in the desert oak, the ranges sometimes clad in smoke,
The corrugations I won’t miss, I guarantee I’m sure of this,
Sunsets painting desert skies, up there where the eagle flies,
Red ‘roos bounding ‘cross the plains and flowers after desert rains,
The things I’ve lived with for so long, perhaps dictate where I belong,
But I will move down to the sea….’cause that is where I want to be!

Are you really moving Ross? Or just wishing ...

yep...moving, end of January or early February, 25 years of running around blackfella camps is just about enough for me. time to take it a bit easier I reckon.

You deserve it Ross. Time to slow down, but I doubt you will, cos there is always work for good workers! At least it mightn't be so hot and dusty? Good luck with your move, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

thanks Kym...me too!..

and from your eyrie on the cliff you’ll overlook sand and spindrift
and see the rolling waves of blue. I think you’ll love it – yes I do.
Each day will be a holiday with views that steal your heart away
though desert sands and open plains will always in your heart remain.

New Year, new start, new challenges - all good Ross.

Time to smell the roses or the salt air anyway.

Cheers

Maureen

Time to smell the sea air, maybe tend the roses and take things easy. It'll be grand..

Heather

G/day Ross,

I'm guessing you will get the urge to visit the red soil country again not too long after you leave mate,

I retired from it myself a couple of months ago and I'm already thinking of doing something up there next year;
Just a holiday sort of thing you understand.



Cheers Terry

Yes, I guess you can always go back again if you want to, but it's a big country, isn't it - takes time or money (usually both!) to get around.

Good luck Rosco, and may your lungs always be filled with your favorite Australian air ...