[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] The Prophet To him the walls of sense are gossamer; Behind them shapes and tones are heard and seen — Dim known but real; until at last the screen, With many a … [Read more...] about The Prophet [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
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Intuition [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Intuition Is she remembrance, and the lesson saved From incidents forgot? She makes a fool Of every pedagogue that thumbs the rule; Hers is the message of the … [Read more...] about Intuition [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Experience [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Experience Passion across his youth no storm had sent; Nor Pain’s rough hand from him a cry compelled; Calm had his life in grievous bondage held, Till his poor … [Read more...] about Experience [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
The Limit [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] II The Limit Time took each lonely Self and sent a thrill Along his heart for his affinity, So came the home and hearth, until there be The wider kinship — … [Read more...] about The Limit [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Love’s Exclusiveness [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] I Love’s Exclusiveness Oh, little heart, the honey in thy cells Is all for one; the house is far too small To banquet more than her: ’tis not for all. In … [Read more...] about Love’s Exclusiveness [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
The Gem [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] The Gem How many years have passed since from the gloom Some avaricious hand your beauty bore? Since cunning Art allured your glowing core To flame its glory in … [Read more...] about The Gem [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Catastrophe [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Catastrophe When Chaos died she left behind a child To harass Order, from whose hands she breaks Anon, and runs with storms and grim earthquakes; An imp of Doom … [Read more...] about Catastrophe [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Hagar — II [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Hagar. — II. When most she mourned, the angel and the well Gave instant help and promise of reward, The spurned handmaiden, blest and overawed, Caught in her … [Read more...] about Hagar — II [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Hagar. — I. [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Hagar. — I. Was ever mortal woe more great than lay In Hagar’s eyes as she beheld her son Prone on the scorching sand, and succour none, — No dot of green in all … [Read more...] about Hagar. — I. [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Judas [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Judas Most sad of spirits in the land of ghosts His soul the unquiet memories ever toss, Whip him with iterations of his loss, And urge him restless to the … [Read more...] about Judas [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
The Explorer [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] The Explorer From home and fireside driven by the lash Ambition lays on the Appointed One, When eager men from tasks perceived and done To new tasks reach, he … [Read more...] about The Explorer [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Colour — II [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Colour. — II. The Artist of the sky, and earth, and sea, From flowing East to far descending West; On the bold hill and under ocean’s breast, — She finds all … [Read more...] about Colour — II [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Colour — I [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Colour. — I. How Form and Shape from raw confusion grew, Old Writ records; but not His act more slow When from the phials He made the Colours flow: “Let there be … [Read more...] about Colour — I [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
The Mystic [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] The Mystic He stands enwrapt upon an Alpine pass — He in the light and under him the mist, His brow by glory and by knowledge kissed, His mouth oracular as … [Read more...] about The Mystic [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
The Grave [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] The Grave. Alas! thy uncommunicating eyes Are prest in clay; I reach a wistful hand And touch the earth that cannot understand — The earth that on thy earth … [Read more...] about The Grave [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
The Skull [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] The Skull. Oh bowl that held the hot imprisoned fire, Cup where the sacred essence used to burn — That fluent essence that shall ne’er return — Old home of … [Read more...] about The Skull [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Forgiven [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Forgiven. Say not you wronged me, though I thought last night, Your fault was all a crime, and made the vow That when I saw you with the bended brow Coming to … [Read more...] about Forgiven [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
Echo [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics (1908).] Echo. Men deem her irresponsible as shy, Crying her repetitions in the still And secret spots of mountain and of hill; Shouting along the rim of earth and … [Read more...] about Echo [poem by Mary E. Fullerton]
St. Valentine’s Day: A Privateering Ballad (1708—1710) [poem by E. J. Brady, 16 December 1899]
[Editor: This poem, by E. J. Brady, about the English privateer Captain Woodes Rogers (and with reference to Valentine’s Day), was published in The Critic (Adelaide, SA), 16 December 1899.] St. Valentine’s Day. A Privateering Ballad. (1708—1710.) By E. J. … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day: A Privateering Ballad (1708—1710) [poem by E. J. Brady, 16 December 1899]
The Price of Meat [poem by “Humdinger”, 21 February 1920]
[Editor: This poem, by “Humdinger”, was published in Smith’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 21 February 1920. The poem is also known as “The Old Bull Stag”.] The Price of Meat The price of meat can only be reduced by the sale of inferior cattle. — News item. The bull-stag … [Read more...] about The Price of Meat [poem by “Humdinger”, 21 February 1920]
Happy New Year [poem by “Fagan”, 26 December 1924]
[Editor: This poem, by “Fagan”, written for the New Year, was published in the North-Eastern Courier (Moora, WA), 26 December 1924. It was written in the Australian vernacular.] Happy New Year Kin yer spare me thirty seconds, kin yer gimme arf a mo Will yer wait while I … [Read more...] about Happy New Year [poem by “Fagan”, 26 December 1924]
Happy New Year [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1 January 1933]
[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, written for the New Year, was published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 1 January 1933.] Happy New Year By DRYBLOWER. A Happy New Year to you who are reading These lines as the Old Year goes down to its grave; You who have … [Read more...] about Happy New Year [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1 January 1933]
Christmas is Christmas still! [poem by Harold Mercer, 24 December 1903]
[Editor: This poem, by Harold Mercer, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 24 December 1903.] Christmas is Christmas still! [For The Bulletin.] What though the fare is humbler than of yore, The lordly turkey missing from the board, Awhile we’ll smite … [Read more...] about Christmas is Christmas still! [poem by Harold Mercer, 24 December 1903]
“Dert and Do.” (Gert and Joe.) [reviews of a book by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This advertisement (consisting of reviews) for the book Dert and Do, by Louisa Lawson, was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] “Dert and Do.” (Gert and Joe.) By Louisa Lawson. Price: One shilling. Reviews — “Dert and Do,” by … [Read more...] about “Dert and Do.” (Gert and Joe.) [reviews of a book by Louisa Lawson]
Sunset [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Sunset. I love at eve to wander Alone upon the hills, While nature, with her myst’ries, My soul with wonder fills. A king in robes of crimson And ermine seeking … [Read more...] about Sunset [poem by Louisa Lawson]