My turn to write again, wow! How time flies, luckily Google gave me something to write about. Apparently it's Banjo Patterson's 150th birthday today. Happy Birthday!!!
Banjo Patterson () is my favourite poet. His poems make me crack up and laugh at every turn. I can imagine just how much time he spent over writing them.
My favourite poem of his is The Man From Snowy River. Jackie French (an Australian author) wrote a book called The Girl From Snowy River which is part of a trilogy. It was the middle book, but you can read it alone if you want. I really enjoyed the book and I suggest you read it.
Another favourite poem of mine is the one that must be his most favourite, Waltzing Matilda. If you are interested in the series I mentioned earlier than I will tell you that the first book in it is called A Waltz for Matilda.
As you have probably noticed, Jackie French is one of my favourite authors of all time. She writes amazing books. Though I do like fantasy a bit more than history most of the time.
One thing I bet is that you didn't know that Banjo Patterson is on the Australian ten dollar note or that part of his poem, The Man From Snowy River is written on it in his own handwriting. I checked to make sure that it was true and not just made up. If you look very closely you can just read it with a magnifying glass.
Well, happy birthday Banjo Patterson! I love your poems.
Do you like Banjo Patterson? Who is your favourite poet?
