Gettin' Poetic Down Under: A symphony of language as Australian it gets

Gettin' Poetic Down Under is a contemporary collection of verse from H.J. Hill that conducts a symphony of language as Australian as it gets.Witty, heartfelt, and deeply reflective, it unapologetically blends backyard vernacular with sharp insight, transforming the rhythms and musings of everyday life into unforgettable poetry.Hill celebrates the landscape of both language and the country it describes. Whether you're chasing a moment of quiet reflection or a good-humoured jab at the absurd, you'll find a lively, unexpected pulse on every page.The collection includes Ode to a Dunlop Volley and four other poems about the iconic Volley shoe in late 1990s Australia-through the eyes of a Tropical North Queensland roofing crew. These odes are colourful, funny, and quintessentially Australian. Hill's words fly off the page, just as roofers without grip might fly off roofs-spectacularly!Whether you own rubber-soled shoes or not, this little book is sure to leave you gripping!

Pages: 68, Paperback, Heather Jane Hill