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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Our Aussie and the Fascinating Outback

zalman silber
In Australia, we like self-made men, men who see an opportunity and seize it. Take Zalman Silber, for example. Already a successful agent with world-famous New York Life Insurance Company, he really made his fortune with a brilliant stroke of inspiration: People from all over converge on the Empire State Building to go up to the observation deck and view New York City from a bird's-eye point of view; why not locate a virtual helicopter fly-over in the very place, too? And so it is that Zalman Silber has replicated his American success in Sydney with Oztrek and, even more thrillingly, Skywalk.

Yes, Australia was founded by self-made men, though admittedly men who were given a chance at a makeover by contemptuous authorities - this was a penal colony, after all. But as such men of success like to note, it's not how you start out but where you wind up that counts. Here at OurAussie.com, we like to take note of contemporary examples and give due credit where warranted. Though sparsely populated in relative terms, Australia has not been without its bounty of excellent men (and women, too). Take the Prince of Hutt River Province, for example.

Back in 1969 the government of Australia was concerned about a huge wheat surplus and decided to impose quotas on wheat growers. A certain Mr. Leonard Casley had appealed for permission to sell more than a small percentage of the one thousand five hundred acres wheat he planted or he would lose quite a lot of money. Of course, his appeals went nowhere, and after repeated rejctions he started digging around a little in the law books and came up with an ancient English law that provides for seceding your property from a state that threatens your livelihood. With no legal experience or training Mr. Casley simply turned his farm into an independent country and crowned himself His Royal Highness Prince Leonard!

Now that's Australian pluck for you. As residents of an independent country, none of the 30 or so people who live in Hutt River Province pay taxes to the government of Australia, though neither would they be entitled to any benefits at all. As can be imagined, however, this wasn't the end of the matters, and further disagreements between Hutt River Province and Canberra resulted in a 1997 Hutt River Province declaration of war on Australia!

But it's no joke. Hutt River Province - excuse us; the Principality of Hutt River - even issues its own visa, and tourists can have their passports officially stamped. Such are our Aussies, possessed by a boundless spirit that knows no rules save the higher calling within: Cheers to one and all!

Friday, May 24, 2013

Palace of Fallen Dreams and Loves

Palace of Fallen Dreams and Loves
by Vladimir Nicolas

In each person's mind, there is a sad kingdom, hidden in us.

In that palace colder than the coldest winter, very sad,

Your failed dreams, failed loves sleep there, forgotten

By the consciousness; they are alive, and waiting to bite us.

Failed dreams, dreams shocked by the reality you have no money.

You are not superman; you are not director, so you have no power.

Though easy to forget, they make us feel powerless, worthless.

Uneasy to forget, failed loves are ruthless bad creatures in person's mind.

Difficult to kill the sad memories, love is sweet, but love is grief-stricken.

Love is warm, but love makes weeps. So, failed loves are evil spirits, sad.

To forget helps each person's bravery. To forget saves the mind health.

After lots of failures, the dream turns true. At last, someone loves us, happy.

And a little far in us, the bad memories vanish in the nameless kingdom, but

That palace in each person's mind, it has never seen the sun to smell a flower.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Hunt



The Hunt


A flash of silver,

A glimmer of gold,

A low growl,

In the midst of the cold.


The smell of the hunt,

The howl of victory,

The life-giving flesh,

The prey’s whereabouts no longer a mystery.



The long trek up the mountains,

The warmth of the cave,

The nuzzling and licking,

The feeling of having nothing to crave.


At the spine-shivering chorus of the pack’s howls,

The moon seems to jump with fright,

Then the night turns quiet again,

This is the thrill of a wolf’s hunt.



Tori Bannister Aged 11

The Cat And The Mouse

The Cat And The Mouse


Two sets of paws on the floor,

One predator,

And one prey…

The chase between life and death,

Has begun.

One increases their pace,

It’s tiny heartbeat quickens…

The other proud and fierce,

Over-confident in their stealth…

The smaller runs faster than ever,

The larger without a care.

And then…!!!!!

The quarry scurries into its hole,

The hunter outwitted growls in

distress.

The sound of relief so great,

That it is silent.



Tori Bannister Aged 11

Thursday, April 18, 2013

"I became them" Brilliant new poetry by Shainur Ullah

When I studied them, I became interested
When I became interested, I heard of them
When I heard of them, I saw them
When I saw them, I met them
And when I met them, I became them.

By Shainur Ullah

COMMENTS:

I like this exploration of how things influence us, and how it means that we become at total of all the experiences we have, whether we like it or not. A great concise shwoing of how that happens. Well Done!

This is brilliant and insightful! I wouldn't change a thing. It is exactly how i feel when I discover a new (well,new to me) branch of history, new genre of books, or a form of art. Thank you for expressing that feeling of oneness to every new study in life

This is how it all works!! Getting to the bottom of things requires getting there first, once there one becomes one with them. I am impressed by this relatively simple equation that you have put in place which is both effective and true at all times.

You have a great gift for capturing much in the smallest of nets. One is then left to marvel at the valuable treasures therein. Excellent write and read!!! applauded

Simple but efficient ! It pictures the stages one could go through once introduced to particular knowledge that one finds interest in , I suppose and when i met them ,i became them could be interpreted as the influence someone had upon you in a positive way .It could also be though them you identified something that you desired in life and wanted so badly to have .Once you saw that it is achieveble "i became them " .It.s as if when we see something we want in others we try to copy them or imitate them so we can have what they have to ! Hope this makes sense !

the poem can be interpreted in a dark foreboding sense or in the Sufi tradition of 'Oneness'. 

This is an interesting introspection into the social structure and process behind the scenes of life. Very true and to the point. Nicely done.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

"Welcome, old friend" by Jason Owings

"Welcome, old friend" by Jason Owings

Welcome, old friend
Share a meal
with me
partake in simple
conversation
I will turn down
your bed
should you choose
to stay
And when the dawn
breaks
if I find you deep
in slumber
or
your bed unused
I will say this
upon our next meeting
Welcome, old friend

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

"I became them" Brilliant new poetry by Shainur Ullah

When I studied them, I became interested 
When I became interested, I heard of them 
When I heard of them, I saw them 
When I saw them, I met them 
And when I met them, I became them.

By Shainur Ullah


COMMENTS:

notpretend
2 days ago
sounds like DMT applauded

ashw
5 days ago
Great poem, I love the progression. Great read! applauded

whiteheadedeagle
5 days ago
I like this exploration of how things influence us, and how it means that we become at total of all the experiences we have, whether we like it or not. A great concise shwoing of how that happens. Well Done! applauded

Sophie Alexandra
5 days ago
I don't know why but I really like this one 

TheWay
5 days ago
This is brilliant and insightful! I wouldn't change a thing. It is exactly how i feel when I discover a new (well,new to me) branch of history, new genre of books, or a form of art. Thank you for expressing that feeling of oneness to every new study in life applauded

kishorenovember
5 days ago
great poem.meditating on my beloved,i became her.weldone 

Lowell Poe
5 days ago
How interests sway our lives..
the progression of how we become influenced..
excellent.
Bless you always,

joyjit sengupta
5 days ago
This is how it all works!! Getting to the bottom of things requires getting there first, once there
one becomes one with them. I am impressed by this relatively simple equation that you have put in place
which is both effective and true at all times. 

Kung Fu Witch
8 days ago
You have a great gift for capturing much in the smallest of nets. One is then left to marvel at the valuable treasures therein. Excellent write and read!!! applauded

Soulhealer95
8 days ago
it is so inspiring indeed! makes a person want to grow grow grow.... till hes become the person he admired the most! grt wrk sire! applauded

Ambreen Hameed
8 days ago
Though very simple and you kept it short but was good indeed. Very good read. : ) applauded

C r p mcconnel
8 days ago
I am quite impressed with this little short read. Very well apt to interests of humans. This is so true in its context, I love it! Well done..
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Victoria Marion
8 days ago
I really like this poem, it is true and well expressed, doesn't have too many lines, its short and to the point but the meaning is conveyed very well.

Tyler Dory
9 days ago
That, was, beautiful. To be honest it was pretty good, but I'm kind of wondering who you're speaking to.
applauded

msjuicytech
9 days ago
mmm... very interesting... the very power of peer pressure at its best! Well penned.
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EJstar
9 days ago
Simple but efficient ! It pictures the stages one could go through once introduced to particular knowledge that one finds interest in , I suppose and when i met them ,i became them could be interpreted as the influence someone had upon you in a positive way .It could also be though them you identified something that you desired in life and wanted so badly to have .Once you saw that it is achieveble "i became them " .It.s as if when we see something we want in others we try to copy them or imitate them so we can have what they have to ! Hope this makes sense !

karm kaur
9 days ago
simple yet says so much. I like the idea a lot, a good poem. applauded

silentvoice16
9 days ago
I do understand that. I like the simplicity of that your write. Sometimes it only takes a few words to express an idea. Good write
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source
9 days ago
Awesome. That´s how it goes.

SMP
9 days ago
the poem can be interpreted in a dark foreboding sense or in the Sufi tradition of 'Oneness'.
Interesting! applauded

Frenchf
9 days ago
This is what I think about psychiatrists and Eire patients they all become mad because eh the are associating wi mad people all the time!
I found this really good.
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M. Douglas
9 days ago
This is an interesting introspection into the social structure and process behind the scenes of life. Very true and to the point. Nicely done.

Michael Dennis Rivers
9 days ago
interesting... I think maybe it should start with "I heard of them???
I like this because it makes the reader thin