[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Walkers ! Walkers Limited, of Maryborough, completed one desirable century, the other day, when it turned out its hundredth locomotive made for the Bananaland Government. This … [Read more...] about Walkers ! [poem by Grant Hervey]
Australians Yet and Other Verses (Grant Hervey 1913)
Ballad of Exile [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Ballad of Exile God’s flag’s unfurled ! His banner of the stars Hangs down the shining, wind-swept vault of everlasting Heaven ; And here, shut in as by a prison’s bars, My … [Read more...] about Ballad of Exile [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Western Road [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Western Road There’s a Road goes west o’ Sydney, o’er the rugged mountain-tiers ; But the Nation is not marching — Progress stands by Sydney’s piers ! For Her feet are … [Read more...] about The Western Road [poem by Grant Hervey]
Portland Bay (Victoria) [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Portland Bay (Victoria) “Has any man beheld, by cliff or coast, The Ships of My Desire — their pennons streaming ? Here at mine Open Gate I dwell alone, and wait Where is … [Read more...] about Portland Bay (Victoria) [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Town of God-Forgotten [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Town Of God-Forgotten There’s a town I know that slumbers in a sort of dumb despair, Where the Chow who grows cucumbers cries “Whaffor ?” within his lair ! For the Christian … [Read more...] about The Town of God-Forgotten [poem by Grant Hervey]
Dutton’s Grave [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Dutton’s Grave A whaling-station was established at Portland, Victoria, by Captain William Dutton, in 1828, years before either the Hentys or John Pascoe Fawkner crossed over from … [Read more...] about Dutton’s Grave [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Buccaneers [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Buccaneers The hansoms slur through the London mud, and the Bank of England leers Like a fat old thief where their hoof-beats thud — all hail to the Buccaneers ! A thunder … [Read more...] about The Buccaneers [poem by Grant Hervey]
Kids [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Kids Hi, there, Tommy, get your rifle ! Yes, we know you’re small a trifle, But you’ve got to leave your marbles, and must learn to hump a gun. Whilst your Dad is at the races, … [Read more...] about Kids [poem by Grant Hervey]
A Song of Men and Women [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] A Song of Men and Women Just a song of men and women, very mixed and very human : Some are good and some are wicked, some are drunk and on the spree ; Some are rich and some are … [Read more...] about A Song of Men and Women [poem by Grant Hervey]
When the Shoddy Idols Go [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] When the Shoddy Idols Go Truer faith this nation needeth — we shall build the Commonweal When the larger Creed succeedeth and the ancient idols reel ! Man who marches through … [Read more...] about When the Shoddy Idols Go [poem by Grant Hervey]
Ballad of Jock McPhun [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Ballad of Jock McPhun There’s a bearded Scot that I know, God wot, and a forthright man is he ; And I think of him when the lights grow dim in the lair of Smiff, M.P. For we … [Read more...] about Ballad of Jock McPhun [poem by Grant Hervey]
My Morning Rose [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] My Morning Rose In the morning, when I waken, When the night is graveward taken, And the dawn hangs on the hill-tops with its pomp of bannered gold ; In the dew-time Comes a … [Read more...] about My Morning Rose [poem by Grant Hervey]
Australia [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Australia O Land immense, in far extent and power — In latent strength, that yet shall perfect be ; O Thou, who bendest low thy Freedom-flower, Thy chaliced mouth, whose kiss … [Read more...] about Australia [poem by Grant Hervey]
A Song of Work [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] A Song of Work We sing too much of sports and such — too little of toil and deeds ; Too much of love and stars above, and winds in the whispering reeds. Let’s sing new songs of … [Read more...] about A Song of Work [poem by Grant Hervey]
Ballad of the Man Far Inland [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Ballad of the Man Far Inland “Ship me somewhere east of Suez,” where some old flat-floored canoe is ; Scoop me out a giant pumpkin ; give me two dry sticks for oars ; Where the … [Read more...] about Ballad of the Man Far Inland [poem by Grant Hervey]
My Lady is Waiting for Me [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] My Lady is Waiting for Me Away with the red wine and thyrsus — O ! a truce to the writing of verses — My lady is waiting for Me ! Take the books and the magas and poems, Their … [Read more...] about My Lady is Waiting for Me [poem by Grant Hervey]
Have You Set Your Standards High? [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Have You Set Your Standards High? Do you cringe and creep when your heart should leap — do you crawl when a king goes by? Do you bow to Rank and its jesters dank — have you set … [Read more...] about Have You Set Your Standards High? [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Masters of the Sea [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Masters of the Sea There are nations born for Power, There are nations born to cower — And, like slaves, to fetch and carry for the peoples strong and free ; From the dim … [Read more...] about The Masters of the Sea [poem by Grant Hervey]
Homer Is My Friend [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Homer Is My Friend I have a friend called Homer — an old Greek bard is he ; The most poetic roamer this world did ever see ! I stride the promontories with Homer by my … [Read more...] about Homer Is My Friend [poem by Grant Hervey]
The New Song and the New Singer [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The New Song and the New Singer They have sung their Songs of the darkest side — All their hymnals drab and gloomy ; Now I come with a chant of the world’s joy-tide ! By a … [Read more...] about The New Song and the New Singer [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Joy of Life [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Joy of Life I have starved my day, and have known bad luck ; I have drudged as the meanest drudge ; But I set my face to the Forward Path, and from it I did not budge ! I … [Read more...] about The Joy of Life [poem by Grant Hervey]
When Ships and Harbours Part [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] When Ships and Harbours Part It’s slack away the shore-lines — O, hear the whistle blow ! “Good-bye,” the lovers murmur — “Good-bye !” the ship breathes low. “Farewell, dear … [Read more...] about When Ships and Harbours Part [poem by Grant Hervey]
Home-Sick [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Home-Sick I steered me north by the Milky Way, and I kept the throne in sight, Till I came to the Gate with the jasper posts, And the heavenly hosts in the Holy Realms of … [Read more...] about Home-Sick [poem by Grant Hervey]
Kisses and Sin [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Kisses and Sin Kiss now ! while the girl is handy — You can’t when she’s far away ; Sin now ! lest your life be sandy, Oasisless and grey. Kiss now ! while the chance is … [Read more...] about Kisses and Sin [poem by Grant Hervey]
Two Stars [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Two Stars Two stars that burn when the rest do fade — two beacons blazing ever ; When the skies grow dark and the heart’s afraid their twin fires darken never ! Across the seas … [Read more...] about Two Stars [poem by Grant Hervey]