[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913) and Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] The Homeward Track Once a year we lumber southward with the clip from Yarradee; Spell the bullocks in the township while we run … [Read more...] about The Homeward Track [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913)
The Joy Ride [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913) and Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] The Joy Ride Ah Gawd! It makes me sick to think Of what I ’eard an’ seen; Poor ’Arry like a wet rag flung Across the wrecked … [Read more...] about The Joy Ride [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Langwidge [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913) and Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] Langwidge “The flamin’ cows!” ’e sez; ’e did, an’ worse; ’Twas ’orrible the langwidge that ’e used. It made me blood run cold … [Read more...] about Langwidge [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Chase of Ages [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913) and Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] The Chase of Ages Light of my lives! Is the time not yet? Lo, I’ve brooded on a star Through many a year, with the hope held … [Read more...] about The Chase of Ages [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Lovers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913) and Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] The Lovers One idle hour she sought to see Whose image ’twas he cherished so (All fondly certain whose ’twould be), And found — … [Read more...] about The Lovers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Wheat [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913) and Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] Wheat “Sowin’ things an’ growin’ things, an’ watchin’ of ’em grow; That’s the game,” my father said, an’ father ought to … [Read more...] about Wheat [poem by C. J. Dennis]
“Paw” [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913) and Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918). “Paw” is written from the viewpoint of a female socialite.] “Paw” Haw! Ai’ve just obteened a pension for mai Paw. And you should … [Read more...] about “Paw” [poem by C. J. Dennis]
An Old Master [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913) and Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] An Old Master We were cartin’ lathes and palin’s from the slopes of Mount St. Leonard, With our axles near the road-bed and the … [Read more...] about An Old Master [poem by C. J. Dennis]