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Gettin' Poetic Down Under
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Description
Witty, heartfelt, and deeply reflective, it unapologetically blends backyard vernacular with sharp insight, transforming the rhythms and musings of everyday life into unforgettable poetry.Hill celebrates the landscape of both language and the country it describes. Whether you're chasing a moment of quiet reflection or a good-humoured jab at the absurd, you'll find a lively, unexpected pulse on every page.
The collection includes Ode to a Dunlop Volley and four other poems about the iconic Volley shoe in late 1990s Australia-through the eyes of a Tropical North Queensland roofing crew. These odes are colourful, funny, and quintessentially Australian.
Hill's words fly off the page, just as roofers without grip might fly off roofs-spectacularly!Whether you own rubber-soled shoes or not, this little book is sure to leave you gripping!
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
68
Release Date:
2025-11-20
Publication Date:
2025-11-20
Publisher:
Heather Jane Hill
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0645959073
ISBN13:
9780645959079
Weight:
114 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
4 cm
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