G'day read an interesting story the other day that showed the reflections of a kokoda veteran, thought I would turn some of it into a poem. I called it
A Kokoda Digger's Suffering by M.G.McArthur
What was it like,
on the Kokoda track,
as the diggers faced
the Japanese attack.
Outnumbered,
six to one,
faced the murderous,
mountain…[Read more]

Hi all I have almost finished my E-book of Kokoda Historical poems ( hopefully in the next month or so )
this is one I have just completed/ altered would like to share with you. Interested in your thoughts and comments it is called
My Kokoda Walk by M.G.McArthur
I went and walked,
the Kokoda Track.
Flew into Kokoda,
and then hiked back.
Only a…[Read more]

Hi all,
Haven't posted for a while. My memories of the toilets is still very vivid. I remember my first visit as if it was yesterday. Being used to our Australian porcelain pans I looked and wondered how I could get my bum that low!! Finding a good hand hold on each side I made it but then proceeded to piddle all over my own boots :[
First…[Read more]

Hi all,
I am finally back too! I have been very busy with life, but I think like us all once you have walked the track it never leaves you. I have a secret desire to go and walk the track regularly as an historical guide, but two things would stop me , my body and my wife!!!!
Anyway a recent sporting accident has given me the opportunity to finish…[Read more]

P.S i have a few more if any one wants to read them .they are lesss emotive and more factual .cheers mike

thanks Flups,yea finished some 20 poems that give a good historical overview ofthe Kokoda Campaign from 1st contact until the beach head battles..life has got a bit busier now but i do hope to self publish the entireseries some time in the future. You will be one of the 1st to knowwhen it is done.cheers mike

good on you flup,new you could do it … is it not the most awsome experience,cheers mike