That day that comes has come for Australia’s leading poet and cultural icon Les Murray who died at the age of 80, today 29.4.19, with 30 volumes of poetry to his credit.
That day that comes has come for Australia’s leading poet and cultural icon Les Murray who died at the age of 80, today 29.4.19, with 30 volumes of poetry to his credit.
Judaism, work, life, poetry, etc. Not code for "single and looking". This is not a dating blog.
Facets of Life- Poetry, Writing, Literature, and Philosophy
Embracing imperfection with faith, flannel, & fresh air
Creativity meeting intrinsic memories
A community page for those inspired by nature.
Sarah Torribio and her right brain. Music. Musings. Writing. Style.
Relax! Let your eyes wander and quiet your mind with some visual therapy. A picture is always more than you can see. You will also find my own illustrations, animations and sometimes short stories. You never know what you will find so make sure to come back.
The Voice of Reclamation
"أملك من الذكاء ما يكفي لتدمير حياتي بنفسي"
Sharing the heart of our community
Judaism, work, life, poetry, etc. Not code for "single and looking". This is not a dating blog.
Facets of Life- Poetry, Writing, Literature, and Philosophy
Embracing imperfection with faith, flannel, & fresh air
Creativity meeting intrinsic memories
A community page for those inspired by nature.
Sarah Torribio and her right brain. Music. Musings. Writing. Style.
Relax! Let your eyes wander and quiet your mind with some visual therapy. A picture is always more than you can see. You will also find my own illustrations, animations and sometimes short stories. You never know what you will find so make sure to come back.
The Voice of Reclamation
"أملك من الذكاء ما يكفي لتدمير حياتي بنفسي"
Sharing the heart of our community
must sadly admit this is the first I’ve heard of him … but loving what I’m reading so thanks heaps for the intro!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sure you’ll love some of his work, a great aussie. (We can’t know everyone) 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
lol I live in a literary desert …. posted one of his poems that resonated deeply … least I could do to propagate his art 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think that’s a harsh self-judgement 🙂 I would say you were doing some important community action that meant some leisure activity was inaccesible – + the fact that you have integrally minimised too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
with my priorities reading poetry or listening to music were never high … now I dabble 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Which is wonderful, as was before, horses for courses and no judgement.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am sorry for the world’s loss.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks GP, yes a great man
LikeLiked by 1 person
A remarkable life.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh yes indeed, thanks Dawn.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Must read his work.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Worth the time I can assure you Punam
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree.
LikeLiked by 1 person
WOW, prolific poet–I salute him from here in the USA.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That is great to hear, a real treat.
LikeLike
Glad you feel that way 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
We will not see his likes again . . .
as Les Murray takes his well deserved seat next to Banjo Patterson, to share a yarn with Chips Rafferty, whilst cookin’ some damper
on the camp fire. Listenin’ intently to Slim Dusty, strummin’ a tune, whilst waitin’ for the billy to boil.
LikeLiked by 1 person
that wouold be some campfire!
LikeLiked by 1 person