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Lash Laroo Rode In - "Capricornia Awakes" and other poems
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Read it carefully, there is a great deal of philosophical thinking in these pages... many thoughts about life generally and about the Northern Territory, that will hold the interest of most... enjoy it.
- Jim Bowditch (Editor of the NT News 1955-1973), Foreword, Lash Laroo Rode In. |
Published in 1992, Lash Laroo Rode In - "Capricornia Awakes" contains poems and short shorties that emulate Lance's philosophies, politics, insights and experiences in the Northern Territory over the 50 years since he came here as a young stockman.
In his words you will uncover a vision of the Territory that is raw and authentic, tender and reverent, outraged and defiant, with Lance's engagement with local and international issues, such as Aboriginal affairs, the prohibition of cannabis, war and federal politics, at the center of his every concern.
His championing of causes and insights into politics are as relevant today as they were when he penned those words: something to judge a man by, his "resume" for the federal seat of Solomon. Anyone wanting to know about Lance and his profound engagement with the Territory should read this book.
If you would like to acquire a copy, please make an enquiry on the Contact page.
Excerpts from the book provided below.
In his words you will uncover a vision of the Territory that is raw and authentic, tender and reverent, outraged and defiant, with Lance's engagement with local and international issues, such as Aboriginal affairs, the prohibition of cannabis, war and federal politics, at the center of his every concern.
His championing of causes and insights into politics are as relevant today as they were when he penned those words: something to judge a man by, his "resume" for the federal seat of Solomon. Anyone wanting to know about Lance and his profound engagement with the Territory should read this book.
If you would like to acquire a copy, please make an enquiry on the Contact page.
Excerpts from the book provided below.
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Excerpts from the book below include:
Foreword, by Jim Bowditch Capricornia Awakes To the Black Man of this Land Mango Tree Remembered Lesson A Gunja Din Theory Uninvited Guest Aussie Culture for New Arrivals Dead Flowers in A Desert Storm (I, from A Desert Quatrain) The Ghost of Lash Laroo (III, from A Lash Laroo Quatrain) All material is exclusive copyright of the author. |
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