Australian Bush Poetry

A reflective coastal poem about golden sand, azure seas and the quiet wonder of …

Tony Hammill examines the mysterious death of unionist swagman Martin Bourke and asks whether …

Vulgar Bill reckons there is nothing he cannot roast—until his homemade spiced pickle gives …

At a misty bend in the river, a weary traveller meets a stranger beside …

A sly swagman, a boastful shearer and a croquet game played with sledgehammers and …

A father tries to teach his son a hard bush lesson, only for fate …

An elderly woman watches another generation of soldiers march away and remembers the husband …

My Church by James Cayce is a reflective Australian bush poem about finding peace, …

This New Technological Stuff by Ben Eggleton is a humorous bush poem following generations …

The Ghosts of the Second Bridge by Ron Boughton connects the convict history of …

Snowy Mountain Blood by David J Delaney is a powerful tribute to Australia’s mountain …

True Blue Colours by James Cayce is a celebration of Australia’s remarkable landscapes, wildlife …

The Cocky and Morrie by David J Delaney is a classic Australian bush yarn …

In the Shadow of Ghosts by David J Delaney is a tribute to the …

Semper Gratus by James Cayce is a deeply personal bush poem about gratitude, migration …

The Richness of Life is a thoughtful bush poem by Ben Eggleton about money, …

Australia My Love is a heartfelt celebration of Australia’s landscapes, wildlife and the simple …

This week’s Campfire Roundup features Gene Bradley Fisk, new bush poetry from Ben Eggleton, …

You Can Cry is a powerful bush poem by Ben Eggleton about depression, drought, …

Below The Snowy River is a reflective bush poem by Ben Eggleton inspired by …