Knocked Up Comments

This is pathetic for good poetry….. every time I think about coming back to Paul home and stuff like this changes my mind

I have read this great poem with tremendous inner sadness and melancholy. A brilliant Australian poem by the only poet who got a State Funeral in Australia. That's amazing!

Most deserving poem today chosen again by Poem Hunter and Team as The Classic Poem Of The Day.

This poem portrays the harsh realities of those living on the Australian frontier during the late 19th century. The tone is one of resignation and hopelessness. Lawson's poem is oft of greatest reality. TOP Marks and Thanks for sharing

Henry Lawson uses longer lines but is still able to measure well I have noticed.

I absorb inspiration from each line. A excellent work of creativity.

FIVE: Summed up, the central theme revolves around the relentless struggle for survival and the toll it takes on both body and spiri

FOUR: It captures the weariness of a life spent tramping through drought, mud, and rain, highlighting the sacrifices made by those trying to survive in a harsh environment.

THREE: The poem vividly describes physical exhaustion, emotional weariness, and the relentless trudging through challenging conditions..

TWO: emphasizing the struggles of individuals in an unforgiving and cruel society.

ONE: This poem portrays the harsh realities faced by those living on the Australian frontier during the late 19th century. The tone is one of resignation and hopelessness,

The heat is bad, the water is bad....

FIVE: The poem resonates with the weariness of a life marked by struggle, emphasizing the toll it takes on both body and spirit. It's a powerful exploration of endurance, resilience, and the human condition in the face of adversity

FOUR: I cite a few lines from the poem: "I'm lyin' on the barren ground that's baked and cracked with drought, And dunno if my legs or back or heart is most wore out; I've got no spirits left to rise and smooth me achin' brow - I'm too knocked up to light a fire and bile the billy now..

THREE: The barren landscape, the relentless journey, and the weariness of existence are all woven into the fabric of this poignant piece of Australian literature.

TWO: The central character, a woman, becomes a victim of this unforgiving environment, forced to bear the consequences of her actions alone. The poem captures the struggle, weariness, and physical exhaustion of a life spent trudging through adversity.

ONE: The poem delves into the harshness of Australian society. Lawson paints a vivid picture of a society that is unforgiving and cruel, especially to those who find themselves vulnerable.

Wonderful poem! I like it

Excellent ballad. I'll read this many times and always like it.

What a master piece, t'would take me days to create one like this...iip