Bush Poetry

After listening to variations of bush poetry I wrote one about our Aussie Road Crew. There is reference to a bunker which is a type of swag on legs. Selma has slept in this all through the trip, coping with the cold nights. The ironing van belongs to Sue's brother who kindly swapped vehicles when she had problems with her campervan.

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