'Cause Names Don't Really Matter
A list of Aussie town names.4 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
What a fun poem! And it brought to mind the song "I've been everywhere" by Geoff Mack and Johnny Cash made an American version.
Most of all, I appreciate the message which is so true - we should judge people by external features nor by social status or where they are from!
Congratulations on the win!!
reply by the author on 17-May-2024
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What a fun poem! And it brought to mind the song "I've been everywhere" by Geoff Mack and Johnny Cash made an American version.
Most of all, I appreciate the message which is so true - we should judge people by external features nor by social status or where they are from!
Congratulations on the win!!
Comment Written 17-May-2024
reply by the author on 17-May-2024
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That song was originally recorded in Australia by a guy called Lucky Starr, no relation to Ringo. But the American version was the one that really made the songwriter good money. I believe Johnny Cash's version used American names than the original Aussie town names.
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That's true. I didn't know about Lucky Starr. Thanks for sharing about that. Yes, it's quite the catchy tune!
Comment from LJbutterfly
You did an excellent job creating a rhyming poem with all the "atta" town names in Australia. Town names give you an idea about location, or tell where you grew up or live, but have no bearing on the outcome of your life. Therefore your poem is true...Names Don't Really Matter. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2024
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You did an excellent job creating a rhyming poem with all the "atta" town names in Australia. Town names give you an idea about location, or tell where you grew up or live, but have no bearing on the outcome of your life. Therefore your poem is true...Names Don't Really Matter. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2024
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L J Butterfly, I thank you for such a flattering review. Your words really encourage and fuel my desire to write. For that I'm so grateful. I thank you.
Comment from jessizero
You used some great place names, and I loved how you rhymed all the lines. I am curious about what these names mean. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2024
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You used some great place names, and I loved how you rhymed all the lines. I am curious about what these names mean. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2024
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I'm not sure of the meaning, but they do come from the original language of the ancient nomadic aboriginal people. I think I once read somewhere, the atta at the end of the word may mean community. But that may be incorrect.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I thought this was terrific. For me when I read into your poem it's about looking beyond names and labels. The imagery and rhythm of the poem is excellent. This flows so well. What an enjoyable read!
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2024
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I thought this was terrific. For me when I read into your poem it's about looking beyond names and labels. The imagery and rhythm of the poem is excellent. This flows so well. What an enjoyable read!
Comment Written 27-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2024
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May I repeat your final line and adapt it when I say. 'What an enjoyable review. Truly, thank you for you words of encouragement.
