Andrew Barton Paterson (aka Banjo Paterson) b. 2.17.1864 – d. 2.5.1941
Andrew Paterson, was an Australian poet, or “bush balladeer” most known for “Waltzing Matilda“, “The Man from Snowy River” and “Clancy of the Overflow“.
“He topped the list of The Greatest of All – Our 50 Top Australians published in The Australian on 27 June 2013.” https://prabook.com/web/andrew.paterson/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo_Paterson
Today’s senryu: Happy Birthday Banjo Paterson
you came a-waltzin
out of the bush with verses
everyone can sing
Life Matters 
This Austrailuan Poet was so fascinating from the past. Anita
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I agree, Anita. The fact that his poetry could so easily be shared with and received by others is inspiring. Thank you for your comment.
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