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Bush Poetry by Country Campfire

Bush Poetry by Country Campfire

By Country Campfire

Bush Poems submitted by people in Campfire Nation community


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119 - Pretty Plains - Peter Flanagan

Bush Poetry by Country CampfireJun 05, 2023

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124 - Getting Older - Bob Pacey

124 - Getting Older - Bob Pacey

Go and like Bob's Facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Australian-Bush-Poetry-With-A-Passion-81712049086/⁠


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If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to ⁠countrycampfire.com.au⁠ and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Nov 09, 202304:15
123 - The Way They Carry On - Tom Rayner
Aug 03, 202301:49
122 - Four be Two - Geoffrey Graham
Jun 14, 202302:21
121 - Frackin' Fricker - Gregory North
Jun 11, 202305:18
120 - Over The Ranges & Into The West - Henry Lawson (Read by Phil McManus)
Jun 08, 202302:37
119 - Pretty Plains - Peter Flanagan
Jun 05, 202302:34
118 - A Sudden Summer Storm - Ranger Nick
Apr 30, 202304:16
117 - Wandoo Reserve - Corin Linch
Feb 10, 202304:59
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Feb 07, 202301:21
116 - A Royal Command - Corin Linch

116 - A Royal Command - Corin Linch

Be sure to follow Corin's Facebook Page "Corin Linch Bush Poet": https://www.facebook.com/www.corinbushpoet.com.au

Link to this poem on Corin's page: https://www.facebook.com/www.corinbushpoet.com.au/posts/469163251201757


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Aug 02, 202105:23
115 - Get Well (Or Get Fucked) - Billy Dettmer

115 - Get Well (Or Get Fucked) - Billy Dettmer

Check out Billy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.dettmer


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - We're spreading the love of bush poetry!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 17, 202103:04
114 - The Capture of Mary Smith - Nan Nash
Jul 13, 202104:33
113 - Nancy of the Underflow - Bob Pacey

113 - Nancy of the Underflow - Bob Pacey

Go and like Bob's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Australian-Bush-Poetry-With-A-Passion-81712049086/

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - I'm doing this everyday!


If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 12, 202103:33
112 - Looking Out, Looking In - Dean McFadyen

112 - Looking Out, Looking In - Dean McFadyen

Check Out Dean's FB Page Your Personalised Poems: https://www.facebook.com/yourpersonalisedpoems


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 11, 202103:37
111 - Half Simple - Jai Thoolen

111 - Half Simple - Jai Thoolen

Connect with Jai on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jai.thoolen

Check out Pickle Poetry: www.picklepoetry.com


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 09, 202102:16
110 - That There Dog O Mine - Henry Lawson - Read by Manfred Vijars

110 - That There Dog O Mine - Henry Lawson - Read by Manfred Vijars

Connect with Manfred on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManfredThePoet

And be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RUSirius3


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 08, 202107:36
109 - Poodle Poem - Tim Train

109 - Poodle Poem - Tim Train

Check out Tim on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thatweirdopoet

And go and get his book "Hangover music": https://www.ginninderrapress.com.au/store.php?product/page/1844/


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 07, 202103:38
108 - Vintage Teenagers - Ben Eggleton

108 - Vintage Teenagers - Ben Eggleton

Make sure you go and subscribe to Ben's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatnO7Vrm9n7LF5jwjG9NbA

His Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allanbenjamin.eggleton.3

And make sure you buy his Book & CD on his website: https://www.benthebardfromthescrub.com/


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 06, 202104:05
107 - My Land - Bob Pacey

107 - My Land - Bob Pacey

Go and like Bob's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Australian-Bush-Poetry-With-A-Passion-81712049086/


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - I'm doing this everyday!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 05, 202102:39
106 - Mulga Bills Bicycle - AB (Banjo) Paterson - recited by Corin Linch

106 - Mulga Bills Bicycle - AB (Banjo) Paterson - recited by Corin Linch

Be sure to follow Corin's Facebook Page "Corin Linch Bush Poet": https://www.facebook.com/www.corinbushpoet.com.au

Link to this poem on Corin's page: https://www.facebook.com/www.corinbushpoet.com.au/posts/439380300846719

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - I'm doing this every day!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 03, 202104:39
105 - Me and Ned - Billy Dettmer

105 - Me and Ned - Billy Dettmer

Be sure to check out the Victorian Bush Poets & Friends FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vicpoets

Check out Billy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.dettmer

Link to this poem on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/billy-dettmer/me-and-ned-120614-frankie-vo


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jul 02, 202104:27
104 - Generatorosity - Philip Hocking

104 - Generatorosity - Philip Hocking

Make sure you go and Like Australian Rhyming Poets FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianRhymingPoets

Say G'day to Phil on FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007792039158


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 30, 202103:56
103 - When Billy Won The Cup - James Cayce

103 - When Billy Won The Cup - James Cayce

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!


If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 26, 202106:52
102 - They Call It French Island - Ted Chandler read by Bruce Chandler
Jun 25, 202105:03
101 - She'll Be Right - Dick Roberts

101 - She'll Be Right - Dick Roberts

Go and check out Dick's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/billy.bloggs.944

Join "High Country Legends, Stories, Pictures, Songs and Poems (Past and Present)" FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2684642871848251


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!


If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 24, 202103:37
100 - The Man From Snowy River - A.B. (Banjo) Paterson

100 - The Man From Snowy River - A.B. (Banjo) Paterson

Huge thanks to (In order of appearance in the poem): Bob Dungey: Poems by the Crazy Man in the Caravan: https://www.facebook.com/crazymaninthecaravan Bob Pacey: Australian Bush Poetry With A Passion: https://www.facebook.com/Australian-Bush-Poetry-With-A-Passion-81712049086 Corin Linch: Corin Linch Bush Poet: https://www.facebook.com/www.corinbushpoet.com.au Grant Mitchell: Search for "A poem to share by Grant Mitchell": https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=a%20poem%20to%20share%20by%20Grant%20Mitchell Ben Eggleton: "The Bard from the Scrub": https://www.facebook.com/allanbenjamin.eggleton.3 & https://www.benthebardfromthescrub.com/ Phil McManus: Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWPa-zIdz9GWZ82nWfXtoQ Marco Gliori: https://www.facebook.com/Marco.Gliori63 & https://marcogliori.com/ Jai Thoolen: https://www.facebook.com/jai.thoolen & http://www.picklepoetry.com Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise! If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au
Jun 23, 202109:35
99 - Happy - Jai Thoolen

99 - Happy - Jai Thoolen

Connect with Jai on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jai.thoolen

Check out Pickle Poetry: www.picklepoetry.com


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 22, 202102:25
98 - You Can Cry - Ben Eggleton

98 - You Can Cry - Ben Eggleton

Make sure you go and subscribe to Ben's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatnO7Vrm9n7LF5jwjG9NbA

His Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allanbenjamin.eggleton.3

And make sure you buy his Book & CD on his website: https://www.benthebardfromthescrub.com/


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 21, 202105:44
97 - You Know What I'm Talkin' About - Robert Dungey

97 - You Know What I'm Talkin' About - Robert Dungey

Make sure you follow Bobs FB page "Poems by the Crazy man in the Caravan": https://www.facebook.com/crazymaninthecaravan

Also while you're at it give a like to the Australian Rhyming Poets FB page: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianRhymingPoets


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 20, 202103:08
96 - Bards of the Bush - Grant Mitchell

96 - Bards of the Bush - Grant Mitchell

The best way to find Grants poems is by searching on Facebook "a poem to share by Grant Mitchell": https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=a%20poem%20to%20share%20by%20Grant%20Mitchell

Go and give Victorian Bush Poets & Friends Page a like: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vicpoets


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - I'm doing this every day!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 19, 202103:14
95 - A Cattleman's Lament - Peter Hogg
Jun 18, 202102:42
94 - Rye Whiskey - The Pirates Charles
Jun 17, 202105:38
93 - Innocence Stolen - Corin Linch

93 - Innocence Stolen - Corin Linch

Be sure to follow Corin's Facebook Page "Corin Linch Bush Poet": https://www.facebook.com/www.corinbushpoet.com.au

Link to this poem on Corin's page: https://www.facebook.com/www.corinbushpoet.com.au/posts/432858221498927


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - I'm doing this every day!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 16, 202108:19
92 - The Cattleman - R S Campbell
Jun 15, 202102:46
91 - Sweeney - Henry Lawson - Read by Manfred Vijars

91 - Sweeney - Henry Lawson - Read by Manfred Vijars

Connect with Manfred on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManfredThePoet

And be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RUSirius3


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 11, 202107:20
90 - Old Mate - Jai Thoolen

90 - Old Mate - Jai Thoolen

Connect with Jai on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jai.thoolen

Check out Pickle Poetry: www.picklepoetry.com


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 10, 202105:45
89 - Akubras, Linen and Lace - Ben Eggleton

89 - Akubras, Linen and Lace - Ben Eggleton

Make sure you go and subscribe to Ben's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatnO7Vrm9n7LF5jwjG9NbA

His Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allanbenjamin.eggleton.3

And make sure you buy his Book & CD on his website: https://www.benthebardfromthescrub.com/


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 09, 202105:35
88 - You Know What Time of Year It Is - Bob Pacey

88 - You Know What Time of Year It Is - Bob Pacey

Go and like Bob's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Australian-Bush-Poetry-With-A-Passion-81712049086/


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 08, 202103:16
87 - The Thirst of Yanga Joe - Old Timer

87 - The Thirst of Yanga Joe - Old Timer

Check out Australian Rhyming Poets Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianRhymingPoets


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 07, 202104:13
86 - Dead Straight - Lynne Frederick

86 - Dead Straight - Lynne Frederick

Go and like The Shelbourne Sheila Poetry Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Shelbourne-Sheila-Poetry-Page-104789184652388


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 06, 202102:33
85 - Old Snoopy - Nan Nash
Jun 05, 202103:46
84 - Lost - Corin Linch

84 - Lost - Corin Linch

Be sure to follow Corin's Facebook Page "Corin Linch Bush Poet": https://www.facebook.com/www.corinbushpoet.com.au

Link to this poems on Corins page: https://www.facebook.com/www.corinbushpoet.com.au/posts/423686585749424

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - I'm doing this every day!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 04, 202105:18
83 - White Lies - Jai Thoolen

83 - White Lies - Jai Thoolen

Connect with Jai on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jai.thoolen

Check out Pickle Poetry: www.picklepoetry.com

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 03, 202101:17
82 - Fourty Thousand Secrets - Ben Eggleton

82 - Fourty Thousand Secrets - Ben Eggleton

Make sure you go and subscribe to Ben's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatnO7Vrm9n7LF5jwjG9NbA

His Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allanbenjamin.eggleton.3

And make sure you buy his Book & CD on his website: https://www.benthebardfromthescrub.com/


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 02, 202109:03
81 - Back Home - Dick Roberts

81 - Back Home - Dick Roberts

Go and check out Dick's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/billy.bloggs.944

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!


If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

Jun 01, 202104:01
80 - Origin - Bob Pacey

80 - Origin - Bob Pacey

Go and like Bob's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Australian-Bush-Poetry-With-A-Passion-81712049086/

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

May 31, 202102:18
79 - Just Another Politician Blues - Bernard de Silva

79 - Just Another Politician Blues - Bernard de Silva

Go and leave a comment on the poem: https://www.bushverse.com/bushoz1/bush-poetry-verse-2-members-poetry/just-another-politician-blues-election-challenge/

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

May 30, 202102:30
78 - An Ode to Mangus McGreen - Lance McVay
May 29, 202107:40
77 - My Broken Hill - Chantelle Fry

77 - My Broken Hill - Chantelle Fry

Go to where Chantelle published the poem: https://allpoetry.com/poem/996713-My-Broken-Hill-by-Am8ur


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

May 28, 202102:39
76 - Halfway Across Australia - Ben Eggleton

76 - Halfway Across Australia - Ben Eggleton

Make sure you go and subscribe to Ben's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatnO7Vrm9n7LF5jwjG9NbA

YouTube link to where I grabbed this poem from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONSSXOyQJ3M

Ben's website: https://www.benthebardfromthescrub.com/


Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and tell your mates - A bush poem a day - Its my promise!

If you have any poems you would like to read or have read on the podcast go to countrycampfire.com.au and click on "Contact Us" or send me an email to alex@countrycampfire.com.au

May 27, 202103:18