[Editor: This poem, by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 19 December 1925.] Frankie, My Brother Frankie is my little brother, He soon will be two years old; His eyes, they are like the blue bells, And his hair is almost gold. I tell … [Read more...] about Frankie, My Brother [poem by L. E. Homfray, 19 December 1925]
poetry for children
Baby’s Name [poem by L. E. Homfray, 5 December 1925]
[Editor: This poem, by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 5 December 1925.] Baby’s Name I’m a little baby, Nearly two years old, Sometimes very naughty, Sometimes good as gold. “What a darling baby!” All my aunties say, When they … [Read more...] about Baby’s Name [poem by L. E. Homfray, 5 December 1925]
I Want to Know [poem by L. E. Homfray, 14 November 1925]
[Editor: This poem, by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 14 November 1925.] I Want to Know I want to know about Baby Bunting, And whether her daddy still goes hunting; Then tell me the story of Jack and Jill, And why did they tumble … [Read more...] about I Want to Know [poem by L. E. Homfray, 14 November 1925]
Some Day They Will Hang [poem by C.H.O., 7 September 1924]
[Editor: This poem by C.H.O. was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 7 September 1924.] Some Day They Will Hang: All wowsers, killjoys, all intol’rant pests; All scum that give them some excuse; All sots whose weakness puts more vice in beer Than honest hops could e’er … [Read more...] about Some Day They Will Hang [poem by C.H.O., 7 September 1924]
Fairies Everywhere [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories, version 2 (1950).] Fairies Everywhere Fairies here and Fairies there! Fairies dancing everywhere Up the hill and down the dale, In the lovely moonlight pale! Underneath … [Read more...] about Fairies Everywhere [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes The Fairies and the Pixies were all dancing on the green; The little Gnomes found out, and they were soon upon the scene; But, oh! The Fairies saw them, … [Read more...] about The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Frolics of the Snow Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Frolics of the Snow Fairies Their sleigh bells were tinkling the whole of the way, When lovely Snow Fairies came one night to play, And spangles upon their gauze frocks were so … [Read more...] about The Frolics of the Snow Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies You know that each Brownie was asked by the Queen Of the Fairies to come and join them on the green, And there, to enjoy a nice Fairyland … [Read more...] about The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Good Brownies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Good Brownies Some twenty smart Brownies went out, one fine day, And sat down to rest, on some nice, new-mown hay; Then, after a while they said, “My! That was good!” And off they … [Read more...] about The Good Brownies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Witch Goodandkind [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Witch Goodandkind Some little birds fluttered, And started to sing; Then the Fairies came out, And danced in a ring. The Gum Nut Babes peeped out, From branches of trees. When, all … [Read more...] about Witch Goodandkind [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party When the King made Pretty Pet His lovely bride and Queen, All the palace lights shone out, The brightest ever seen, And the Glow-worms all around, Had … [Read more...] about Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding Charming Princess Pretty Pet Became the King’s own bride, And after they were married. He took her for a ride, In the golden coach again, Driven by two … [Read more...] about Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Princess Pretty Pet [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Fairy poems Princess Pretty Pet “Greetings, Princess Pretty Pet!” Said the Fairy King: “Greetings, Sire! I’ve just danced round, In a Fairy-ring; But, alas, one shoe I lost, And … [Read more...] about Princess Pretty Pet [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“The Ploughman” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “The Ploughman” The shadows of the trees, upon the path, Were falling as the team sped on its way; The ploughman soon would reach his little … [Read more...] about “The Ploughman” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Thank God for Loving Us So” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Thank God for Loving Us So” The rain, it is raining; but we’re not complaining, Because it will make the things grow; Then, when the rain … [Read more...] about “Thank God for Loving Us So” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“In the Bush” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “In the Bush” See the bush track winding round, And the bridge across the brook, Mountains in the distance too, If you carefully will … [Read more...] about “In the Bush” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“In Summertime” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “In Summertime” The butterflies gay, all come out to play, In the warmth of the sun, on a bright summer day; Butterflies here, and butterflies … [Read more...] about “In Summertime” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Twenty Little Fishies” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Twenty Little Fishies” Twenty little fishies jumped right out of the sea; Wagged their little tails, and said, “Oh, my! Oh, me! Doesn’t it … [Read more...] about “Twenty Little Fishies” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“The Fairy Baby” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “The Fairy Baby” A wee Fairy Baby came out once to play; Just able to toddle she was, and so gay; She sipped glistening dew-drops, and grew up … [Read more...] about “The Fairy Baby” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“The Fairies’ Fright” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “The Fairies’ Fright” The Fairy lights went on one night, And made the whole place look so bright; Then, lots of little Fairies … [Read more...] about “The Fairies’ Fright” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Two little romances” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Two Little Romances” A CONFESSION — Bob tells Ben about Nell. “I meet a lovely lady fair, When I go walking out each day; She has a wealth … [Read more...] about “Two little romances” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Why?” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Why?” “Why do they call you ‘Wagtail,” Bill?” Both Rob and Spadgie said; Then Willie Wagtail was annoyed, And tossed his little head. “I’m … [Read more...] about “Why?” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Willie Starts Thinking” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Willie Starts Thinking” One day, when Willie Wagtail sat, Away up in a tree, He said, “Oh, dear! How very small A tiny bird can be: Still, … [Read more...] about “Willie Starts Thinking” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Robbie, Spadgie and Willie Wagtail” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Robbie, Spadgie and Willie Wagtail” The little Robin, once again, And his good friend, the Sparrow, Were flying o’er a fence one day, When … [Read more...] about “Robbie, Spadgie and Willie Wagtail” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Pom and Tom Again” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Pom and Tom Again” One day, when Pom was walking out, With Mistress, in the park, Bill said, “I’ll lob upon her back; It will be such a … [Read more...] about “Pom and Tom Again” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]