Bush Poetry by Country Campfire
Bush Poems submitted by people in Campfire Nation communityThis podcast is brought to you by Country Campfire Media
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Wasn’t Scared, Just in a Hurry — Scott Farquhar | Australian Bush Poetry (opens the original)
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On a pitch-black Murranji night, cattle truckie Scott Farquhar discovers that fifty-three metres back to a lonely gate can feel a very long way when the scrub starts playing tricks. Written and recited by Scott Farquhar, Wasn’t Scared, Just in a Hurry is a humorous Australian bush poem from the road. Read the poem: https://countrycampfire.com.au/wasnt-scared-just-in-a-hurry-scott-farquhar-poem/ Meet Scott Farquhar: https://countrycampfire.com.au/scott-farquhar/
149 - Rise n' Shine (What a Place to Be) - Geoff Bagman (opens the original)
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Rise n’ Shine (What a Place to Be.) is a humorous bush poem by Geoff Bagman about an energetic rooster, a laid-back bull and the colourful characters sharing life on the land. Read the poem: https://countrycampfire.com.au/rise-n-shine-what-a-place-to-be-geoff-bagman/ Discover more from Geoff Bagman: https://countrycampfire.com.au/geoff-bagman/
148 - Taste For Religion - Peter Pentland (opens the original)
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Old Ben Thompson had no interest in saving his soul—and the badger beneath his floorboards had even less patience with visitors. In this episode of the Bush Poetry Podcast, Peter Pentland performs Taste for Religion , a wickedly funny bush yarn about a cranky old Englishman, his formidable pet badger and the religious visitors who dare to call. Read the poem on Country Campfire: https://countrycampfire.com.au/taste-for-religion-peter-pentland/ Discover more of Peter Pentland’s work on his Countr
147 - Number 24 - Narelle Stoll (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Bush Poetry Podcast, Narelle Stoll recites “Number 24”, her tribute to Norwegian resistance hero Gunnar Sønsteby. Written in 2012, the poem reflects on Sønsteby’s courage, sacrifice and determination during World War II, and the lasting freedom secured through the actions of people like him. Read the poem on Country Campfire: https://countrycampfire.com.au/number-24-narelle-stoll/ Learn more about Narelle and discover her other work on her Legend page: https://countrycampf
146 - Steve Irwin - Bob Pacey (opens the original)
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Episode 146 of the Bush Poetry Podcast features Bob Pacey with his poem “Steve Irwin”. A tribute in verse to one of Australia’s most recognisable and much-loved characters. Read more about Bob Pacey and his work on his Country Campfire Legend page: https://countrycampfire.com.au/bobpacey/ Visit Bob’s Facebook Page, Australian Bush Poetry With A Passion: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063713366418 The Bush Poetry Podcast is part of Country Campfire — helping keep Australian bush poetr
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