Cirrus

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* Contents derived from the Townsville, Townsville area, Marlborough - Mackay - Townsville area, Queensland,:Honor and Geoff Redington , 1984 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.

Move Out"At twenty-three the call was strong", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 3)

Note: 'Upon arriving in Innisfail, North Queensland, I slept for the first three months in a disused chicken run ... Since then, every day has been an adventure.'

It's On Loan (Kinduro)"It's just a little bit of dirt,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 5)

Note: 'I had dreams - like many others - of being a weekend farmer. Oh how foolish man is if he imagines the land will take second place in his thoughts and efforts.'

For Me - The Road"Say it now -", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 7)

Note: 'In the early seventies work was plentiful. Hitch hikers abound the highway, all searching for something. Looking for love - love meaningful love. But I need it now was the cry.'

River of My Land"There's a river, such a river,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 9)

Note: 'Until recent years, water run-off from the mighty Burdekin River annually brought North Queensland almost to a halt. The high level bridge at Home Hill was a turning point which will lead to a North Queensland State.'

Sugar Country"Come to the sugar country,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 11)

Note: 'A special woman, yes, she must be, to love a cane farmer. But I call to you come share your life with me - and ...'

A Teenager's Dream"Study, study,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 13)

Note: 'Let children be children as long as you possibly can, for in their teens the reality of study can engulf their whole life.'

Bush Children's Dragon"The voice along the corridor", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 15)

Note: 'To be a lover of todays children you need a loud voice.'

Grace at Rowes Bay"Is grace so important?", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 17)

Note: 'An eight year old said to Matron, "Graham didn't close his eyes during grace." "That makes two of you" said Matron. "Who was the other fellow?" came the quick reply.'

Over the Range"We stopped - I am suddenly aware", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 19)

Note: 'To live roughly west of Charters Towers, it's rather like moving into another world, and yet I feel that most people living along the Queensland coastal area would not be aware in any way of this difference in attitude and life style.'

Free Spirits"Have you ever held a free spirit's hand,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 21)

Note: 'Free spirits are becoming rare in today's world. Although we still meet a few - usually far western children, living in a lovely little world of their own. A genuine one is oblivious of everything, even the dinner bell.'

Far North Queensland"That last frontier is not so far away,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 23)

Note: 'Hurry for the dozer's busy, the world has many pleasures for mankind. Nothing seems to be more pleasing than those spots where modern technology has been slow to reach.'

Children of Their Land"They are only children,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 25)

Note: 'Awakened Pride ... I welcome the new aboriginal who wishes to be himself and integrate retaining his own culture.'

Flying and Time"The land like a carpet spread,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 27)

Note: 'One should marvel daily at the many advantages of being born in our time.'

Dusty Heroes"They've struck a million medals", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 29)

Note: 'Have you had to stop on a busy highway with vehicles passing at high speed - most frightening!'

It's Me Nerves"The world is getting smaller,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 31)

Note: 'How much of today's sickness and stress is due to the power of the media!'

A Holiday for the Children"Dreaming of that holiday yet to come", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 33)

Note: 'Some adults give a great deal of thought to their holidays - seldom giving any consideration to how the children will enjoy the new surroundings.'

Saturday"I chased it round the corner,", Geoff Redington , single work poetry humour (p. 35)

Note: 'Nonsense - that will appeal to the simple mind, I am told ... I like it!!'

The Great Receiver"Side by side they lie", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 36-37)

Note: 'Of Nature ... and Love.'

The Lean Australian"Can you see them?", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 39)

Note: 'Where has he gone?'

Attitudes"Wake up every morning", Geoff Redington , single work poetry (p. 41)

Note: 'I'm really sold on attitudes - they are more important than facts.'

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