ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

It's been a bit quiet around here so I've dug this out of the archives. Didn't do any good in a comp., but the judge did like my punctuation! And before you think I'm sad and sentimental - it's just a poem based on a photograph. I don't need counselling or a shoulder to cry on!

That's very good Heather. I wouldn't worry about lack of success in a comp where the judge's main comment seems to be about punctuation.

Never worries me really Neville. The main comment wasn't about punctuation but it was a judge who is very particular about punctuation

Yeah, it sucks, doesn't it!

Great, but made me sad Heather. Now you've got to brighten me up with something lighter ... please.
Wazza

Nice one Heather,

Speaking of punctuation - You're obviously the teachers pet - you should see what some have said about mine.

Terry

Wazza. The illustrious poet William Carlos Williams said " Anything is fit material for poetry "

Wazza, it is a sad reflective poem so I guess I did my job as a writer! But, it's a gorgeous sunny autumn day so don't be sad any longer! Enjoy your day!

Teacher's pet Terry - ha! It's been a frustrating road and I don't know that I'll ever master it - but I plod away and I take notice of what is said (although I don't necessarily always agree ) Just a rebel at heart Terry; ask Neville !

Heather

I'm with you Terry, I think I need a punctuation coach.

That's a delightful little poem, Heather. Not the subject matter, but the way it is written.

Marty

Which just goes to prove that there's at least one other judge out there who's pedantic about punctuation.

David