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Issue Details: First known date: 1983... 1983 West of the Bight : Selected Verses
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Notes

  • Dedication: These poems are to all my family and friends, wherever you may be. In particular, this book is written for Lyn, who has been an inspiration to my writing over the last three years.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Perth, Western Australia,:Nationwide Publications , 1983 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Just Came By Myselfi"I haven'y brought you Banjo,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 7)
City Morningi"The future will be hazey,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 8)
Ups and Downsi"Life is like a river,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 8)
Tim the Sheepdogi"Off to England Wally went,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 9)
A Night at the Trotsi"Last night off to the trots we went,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 10-11)
The Pubi"Why do they drink and smoke", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 11)
Searchingi"A man is often a prisoner within,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 12)
I Like Anythingi"Eggs are nice", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 12)
Bush Xmas in the Westi"White snow and Xmas carols we do not have out here,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 13)
Camping on the Beachi"Sand is in my pants", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 14-15)
Mei"My own friendship is very important to me,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 15)
Emus on the Lookouti"Today I crossed the Nullabor,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 16)
Rob 'Footfault'i"He plays tennis and he's a real jet,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 16)
1970si"Nineteen seventy, a time of progress, a time of change,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 17)
Frost on the Gatei"It's still dark,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 17)
The New Pupi"The new pup is now six weeks old,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 18)
Youth on My Sidei"I've youth on my side,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 19)
Queensland Holidayi"We have returned to the West,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 20)
My Advicei"If you're a little sad,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 21)
Bedside Battlei"I wish I was a Mozzy,", John Budiselik , single work poetry (p. 22-23)
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