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David Franks: Walkabout…

Sep 28, 2009 6:27 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog):
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001

Where traditions are not so rare;
Sea, country and works scent the air;
A multitude of monuments,
Planted tubs and patterned pavements.

The longish pedestrian malls;
The remnants of defensive walls;
Historic buildings are a gauge
Of the respect for heritage.

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields;
Estuaries guarded by shields;
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes;
Romantic-ruin go-betweens.

Rivers in parts licked by trees,
Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries,
And crossed by practical delights -
Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.

Fine churches headed at Durham;
Football kits ad infinitum;
Kept castles - one for study;
Masonry behind masonry.

And, with moulding-works out that way,
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?

(C) David Franks 2003
David Franks: Walkabout…

Jun 12, 2009 11:58 AM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.)

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog):
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN

Once drove an old sedan, up north,
From a place in Sydney to Cairns;
Then to Kuranda I went forth,
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market,
With fresh fruits of tropical kind;
Walked to the creek through lush thicket -
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe;
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen,
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey,
You go walkabout with your pen.”

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago,
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
Brendan Mulholland

Jan 26, 2009 8:38 PM

Really enjoyed the clips there Ben, just lovely old playing altogether !!

Great work

Brendan
Rebecca

Dec 10, 2008 2:34 AM

One smile, coming right up! :)
Helen Gubbins

Oct 29, 2008 12:41 PM

Hey Ben, thanks for finding me here! Lovely to meet you this weekend and play a few tunes. Pity the lift yesterday didn't work out! Must get a copy of your 'gig' from the weekend, if you're making it available. :-) Helen
Ahlia Demas

Mar 17, 2008 3:18 AM

Happy Saint Patty's

SpY Ahlia
Brían Ó hAirt

Mar 10, 2008 7:10 PM

Sunning myself in San Francisco. Mad times and great weather. Back to St. Louis. Hope to meet up with yourself again. Ros Muc weekend was great!
Erinerin Murphy

Mar 9, 2008 6:55 AM

Ben, I loved your CD. Thank you so mcuh for sending it to me. You are my flute hero. Thanks again,
Erin
Emilee Floor

Jan 5, 2008 5:08 PM

Thank you for the add, Ben! It's nice to meet you. You sound fantastic! Best of everything in the new year.

Emilee
Jeff Kaiser

Sep 27, 2007 6:33 AM

Wow, man, been listening to your album. Wonderful.
Megan

Apr 23, 2007 7:00 PM

whoohoo! ben on myspace, finally!

guess i should finish your website then, eh?

hope you're feeling better since yesterday.
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