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David Franks: Walkabout…

Oct 24, 2009 6:42 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…

Jul 21, 2009 5:42 PM

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
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Mar 1, 2009 6:17 PM

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Ron Winkler

Jan 27, 2009 6:15 PM

hi neil,
thank you for the add. great music here.
keep on rockin´!

all the best
Ron
stheno

Nov 4, 2008 4:22 PM

thank you for adding me--you are so talented!
nobody

Aug 11, 2008 11:42 AM

Thank for adding us,
greetings from Somerset
RoosRoos Soete

Aug 11, 2008 9:36 AM

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Rachel McCarron

May 26, 2008 7:10 PM

Thanks for adding me - hopefully see you on Friday!
dj FiDJiT

May 25, 2008 7:01 PM

just posted my first batch of vocal tracks
looking for some support tryin to get
a fan base for the uk's northwest scene.
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Got some heavy tracks anyway. everyone have a listen
Stay safe yeah
Josh the Ripper

Jan 29, 2008 4:47 AM

HEY MAN HOW GOES IT?- LOOKS LIKE WERE MOVING TO PITTSBURGH NOW...LOTS OF FRIENDS AND BANDS THERE AND LOTS MORE TO BE INVOLVED WITH-LOTS GOING ON-YOU SHOULD MAKE A T-SHIRT FOR YOUR MUSIC BRO-HELL GIVE ME AN IDEA ILL MAKE YA A DESIGN!-PEACE BRO!
Mandragora

Dec 30, 2007 6:23 PM

In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, but never in want.
~ Traditional Irish toast
Cheers
Dick
Emiko OTA

Dec 7, 2007 11:47 AM

I really enjoy your music & sound!!!
specially the sound and melody from Hippo Patrol...

Cheers, Emiko
balbarda

Aug 21, 2007 3:29 AM

Hey, we have a new CD. You can listen two tracks at our space.
Thanks for your music
www.balbarda.com
Pressgang

Jul 22, 2007 10:48 AM

Hi Neil, your wonderful hurdy gurdy has been out and about this summer and the two songs I play with Pressgang on it are being well received. All the best Damian from Pressgang
ZOW

Jul 20, 2007 2:49 PM

Hello.

Thanks for the adding me and your music!
I am glad to listen to your wonderful tunes from Japan.

Best wishes, ZOW
Lakeland Fiddlers

Jul 18, 2007 10:15 PM

Hi Neil, thanks for adding us as a friend.

Lakeland Fiddlers
Leo Waygen’s Twilight R…

Jul 5, 2007 2:06 PM

GLAD TO BE YOUR FRIEND NEIL, YOUR TALENT IS OVERFLOWING INTO UNDESCRIBABLY AMAZING UNCOMMON TUNES.
IF ALL THESE THINGS ARE NOT TRAD, YOU ARE ONE OF THE MOST GIFTED NEW FOLK COMPOSERS OF THE PERIOD.
WELCOME TO MY NEW UPLOAD - ROYAL GUARDS - ON WWW.MYSPACE.COM/LEOSDEPOT
MEET THE BRAVE AND HONEST LADS!
BEST SUMMER INSPIRATIONS
LEO
Leo Waygen’s Twilight R…

Jul 4, 2007 1:01 AM

WONDERFUL MUSIC ON YOUR SITE NEIL!
WELCOME TO MY FANTASY WORLD
LEO
MartynMartyn Askew

Jul 3, 2007 9:46 PM

Hi Neil, just popped in to say hello and thanks for accepting me as a friend.

Martyn
D.Leonor Aquitania

Jun 19, 2007 9:53 PM

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Bom Solsticio de Verão !!
AdorableMadness

Jun 6, 2007 12:16 PM

Hello, thanks! there isn't very much hurdy hurdy on our site yet, but with the help of your maintenense site i hope to have it up and running soon. great site!
/hans
Gloria Mulhall

May 15, 2007 8:53 PM

Good to have a hurdy-gurdy friend! It sounds great by the way. Thanks for the friend invite and for dropping by MySpace. All the best from a freakishly cold Dublin, Ireland.
Chris

May 1, 2007 5:30 PM

Hi Neil

That's great hurdy-gurdy! Thanks for including me in the friends. Truly, Chris
ia2iago

Apr 1, 2007 1:27 PM


looking forward to catching you & your MIGHTY MUSIC in Lancaster v. soon.
from ia2iago in Cornwall...
www.ia2iago.co.uk

Hilary de Vries

Mar 8, 2007 8:30 PM

Very much enjoying the music!

all the best
Hilary
Cyser

Mar 3, 2007 9:53 AM

Hippo Patrol. Marvellous. Listening to it gives my very Disney-fantasia-esque visions of hippo's doing a chapeloise.
Great stuff Mr Brook :)
pabloteepablo tee

Jan 29, 2007 12:58 AM

vancouver
thanks you kindly
l art à tatouille

Jan 28, 2007 10:29 PM

Félicitation pour votre musique, meilleurs voeux pour 2007, we said hello from south of France l'art ratatouille team by..
Folkfree- NEW ALBUM CLA…

Dec 20, 2006 4:59 PM

Hi Neil,
Really strong sound! You play so energetically.
Gabor
SKRÖMTA

Nov 4, 2006 11:31 AM

I really like your tunes!!
/Matti/SKRÖMTA
Horseplay

Sep 14, 2006 5:56 AM

Love that drone music! thanks for adding us
Mandragora

Aug 11, 2006 1:01 PM

Good Luck Neil with your CD of Hurdy Gurdy playing Irish Music.
STRANGEWORLD

Jul 27, 2006 10:51 AM

Hi Neil,

The tracks sound great. I'm still playing the double neck you made for me....love it to bits.

Bryan
Scott Marshall

Jun 21, 2006 8:48 AM

Neil...'Le Funambule' Rocks! I want to learn it!
Dave

Jun 12, 2006 5:18 PM

Hi Neil,

Nice to make contact with you, thanks for the add.

If you have time, check out my band's page at www.myspace.com/snaketownuk.

We have gurdy, pipes, and percussion.

ATB,

Dave
L*A*W*M in LancasterLAwm in Lancaster

Jun 6, 2006 1:47 PM

Thanks Neil, Good to meet you last month at the Yorkshire House. Cheers, Richard from LAWM
Cyser

Jun 3, 2006 1:35 PM

Hi Neil. Hope you enjoyed the Chippenham festival session. Better ratio of dancers to musicians this year I thought (not that I'm suggesting it should be held at the same time as the bagpipe society blowout every year mind ;)

Good to see another gurdy man on myspace!

Giles (of Cyser)
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