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| //As he alluded to in his opening sentence, this is Jim's last contribution to the Sydney Bushwalker. Jim died on 13 June 1996. This report and verse were among his papers, in an envelope addressed to the magazine. Jim, always a methodical person, had taken, steps to ensure that he made a final contribution to the Sydney Bushwalker. Since joining the Club in 1947 Jim made many contributions to the magazine. His skill in prose, verse and song will be long remembered and sadly missed.// | //As he alluded to in his opening sentence, this is Jim's last contribution to the Sydney Bushwalker. Jim died on 13 June 1996. This report and verse were among his papers, in an envelope addressed to the magazine. Jim, always a methodical person, had taken, steps to ensure that he made a final contribution to the Sydney Bushwalker. Since joining the Club in 1947 Jim made many contributions to the magazine. His skill in prose, verse and song will be long remembered and sadly missed.// | ||
| - | ===== Night Walk on Wirraba Range ===== | + | ===== Night Walk on Wirraba Range (Poem) |
| I had stopped for a snack when the sun was low\\ | I had stopped for a snack when the sun was low\\ | ||
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| getting home when promised my test. | getting home when promised my test. | ||
| - | I could make it by walking into the night | + | I could make it by walking into the night\\ |
| - | on this battered unknown track. | + | on this battered unknown track. |
| - | So I stepped out into the failing light --- | + | So I stepped out into the failing light --- \\ |
| I hope I've not lost the knack. | I hope I've not lost the knack. | ||
| - | For I knew no worry, doubt or fear | + | For I knew no worry, doubt or fear\\ |
| - | As I shouldered my lightened load: | + | As I shouldered my lightened load: \\ |
| - | a growing moon was pale and clear, | + | a growing moon was pale and clear, |
| - | bushy shadows spilled on my road. | + | bushy shadows spilled on my road.\\ |
| - | Then, when my eyes have lost the light, | + | Then, when my eyes have lost the light, |
| - | around me crowds "The Shade" | + | around me crowds "The Shade" |
| - | Let me dream that I walk to my last long night | + | Let me dream that I walk to my last long night \\ |
| alone, but unafraid. | alone, but unafraid. | ||
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