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Star of Bruthen

There are no records of the man who raised this grand hotel. But there are many stories of the folks who new it well. Thank God for the patient horses at the hitching rail who carried home their rider, along a well-known trail. The teamster he would travel, his two-mile every day, bringing down a bounty on his overloaded dray. And the mail coach would be coming from the other way. They’d meet at the Star where they’d have a lot to say. Star of Bruthen, for the many passing through, was filled with entertainment from the characters it knew. Whip cracking competition - fights in the stable yard at the Star of Bruthen. Forever on its guard. There were stables for the horses. A meal at any time! Room for commercial travelers. Hay for the less sublime. And if by chance you met your fate. Be heaven or be hell! Down there at the Star there’s a room for you as well. Star of Bruthen, for the many passing through, was filled with entertainment from the characters it knew. Whip cracking competition - fights in the stable yard at the Star of Bruthen. Forever on its guard. Star of Bruthen. What a lovely sight! Coming down from Omeo in the fading light. Star of Bruthen. What a welcome place! After stepping on the wharf at the port of Mossiface. The waitresses were pretty and so hard to retain. Wooed and wed, the Star, would be short again to cater for the coaches, and the folks who knew it well. All pleased to be together in the Bruthen Star hotel. Star of Bruthen, for the many passing through, was filled with entertainment from the characters it knew. Whip cracking competition - fights in the stable yard at the Star of Bruthen. Forever on its guard.

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Date: 12/4/2021 5:43:00 AM
What an alive poem - you brought many images to mind through your intense and vivid imagery Lindsay. enjoyed your write immensely my friend (what loyal, clever, patient horses) were in those days, rider and horse, both knew the trail well to this Grand Hotel. I adore horses. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 12/4/2021 9:00:00 PM
Hello Jennifer ... a grand comment indeed Jennifer. The horses were incredibly intelligent as you point out and were companions in almost all aspects of life - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
Date: 11/30/2021 3:30:00 PM
A really great poem with perfect rhyme and rhythm. Wonderful imagery too. Could see the old time front street with the horses at the rail Good stuff. God Bless and stay well my friend. JB
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Date: 12/4/2021 8:56:00 PM
Hello Judy ... thank you for your fine comment Judy. They must have been full of entertainment and characters Judy - Lindsay
Date: 11/26/2021 10:24:00 AM
This is more than "okay"! Well said and done! Aloha!
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Date: 12/4/2021 8:54:00 PM
Hello Rico ... I'm pleased you enjoyed this little bit of Australian history Rico - Lindsay
Date: 11/25/2021 11:11:00 PM
Sounds like a great place Lindsay.
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Date: 12/4/2021 8:52:00 PM
Hello Tom ... these pubs were an absolute necessity in another era Tom - Lindsay
Date: 11/25/2021 6:05:00 PM
This is okay.The rhyme is good and the hotel sounds like an amazing place
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Date: 12/4/2021 8:50:00 PM
Hello David ... these hotels provided a lifeline in a time when travelling was at a much slower pace, so they provided many options for their guests - thank you David - Lindsay
Date: 11/25/2021 5:14:00 PM
What a tale, Lindsay - kept me rapt to the end. Good on you, Mate - Bob H
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Date: 12/4/2021 8:47:00 PM
Hello Bob ... history can supply wonderful tales from times that were much different to today - thank you Bob - Lindsay

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