Gettin' Poetic Down Under

<p><strong><em>Gettin' Poetic Down Under</em></strong> is a contemporary collection of verse from H.J. Hill that conducts a symphony of language as Australian as it gets.</p><p></p><p>Witty heartfelt and deeply reflective it unapologetically blends backyard vernacular with sharp insight transforming the rhythms and musings of everyday life into unforgettable poetry.</p><p>Hill celebrates the landscape of both language and the country it describes. Whether you're chasing a moment of quiet reflection or a good-humoured jab at the absurd you'll find a lively unexpected pulse on every page.</p><p></p><p>The collection includes <strong><em>Ode to a Dunlop Volley </em></strong>and four other poems about the iconic Volley shoe in late 1990s Australia-through the eyes of a Tropical North Queensland roofing crew.  These odes are colourful funny and quintessentially Australian. </p><p></p><p>Hill's words fly off the page just as roofers without grip might fly off roofs-<em>spectacularly!</em></p><p>Whether you own rubber-soled shoes or not this little book is sure to leave you <em>gripping!</em></p>