The Man From Snowy River. By Andrew Barton Paterson

This is the first verse of the poem that became a Movie.

There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around That the colt from old Regret had got away, And had joined the wild bush horses-he was worth a thousand pound, So all the cracks had gathered to the fray.

Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson.(1864-1941)

Banjo Paterson was luckier than the Poets and Writers of today. He lived in an era that was relatively free from the 3 R`s of Regulation,Rules and Restrictions. `Banjo` was a man of many talents including being a solicitor,journalist and a war correspondent. His passion was in his poems,stories and songs.He wrote for "The Bulletin." The Man from Snowy River and other verses when published sold out in the first week! `Banjo` often bought to the attention, through his pen the plight of the Drovers and Shearers and was criticized for it. He also received "The Order Of Commander Of The British Empire" and is on the Australian $10 note.

Writing is a way of expressing feelings,be they happy or sad or funny. Anyone can become a writer of stories or poems, it is a game of words and putting them together just right takes practice. This can be the beginning of self healing, and self worth. topped with a dose of self confidence. It is the unknown people that can have the greatest impact on this Planet. The desire to know oneself,then expressing the emotions through the written word. This is truly worth exploring further.