Photo by Alun Hoggett
Image: In a Light Dust Haze , Combo Waterhole, Queensland
(Probably the archetype of a billabong under the shade of a coolibah tree from the song 'Waltzing Matilda" by Banjo Paterson - Wiki)
Image Source: Licensed through Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 - Wikimedia Commons (here)
Image: In a Light Dust Haze , Combo Waterhole, Queensland
(Probably the archetype of a billabong under the shade of a coolibah tree from the song 'Waltzing Matilda" by Banjo Paterson - Wiki)
Image Source: Licensed through Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 - Wikimedia Commons (here)
Waltzing Matilda
A near national treasure
Of an Aussie’s pride
Written for Haiku Heights’ Sept Heights Day 28 P#187 with prompt -waltz-
nice...what cool trees...and by the river as well...what more could you want...smiles...nice hank...
ReplyDeleteBrings back memories to when we sing Waltzing Matilda during camping in school! Nice one!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sad song.
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ReplyDeleteNever knew what the heck a coolibah tree was but I like the song, guess now I know.
ReplyDeleteEvery child's favorite camp fire song!! Thanks for sharing the photo and the lovely waltz!
ReplyDeleteWe're definitely on the same wave length! I like seeing your REAL life picture.
ReplyDeleteAaaaah, I'm not an Aussie, but I love Waltzing Matilda, a treasure, yes.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Waltzing Matilda is something new for me ..but now I know and you have crafted the haiku so well... :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully rendered !!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful scenery ... awesome photo.
ReplyDeleteI love "Waltzing Matilda." It has such a haunting melody...and terribly sad words. But sometimes you just need to cry, right?
ReplyDeleteWilderness Waltz
First thing that came to my mind too! :-)
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