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C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author)

Clarrie Dennis’ Message to Lauraites: Laura Days [poem and letter by C. J. Dennis, 1 July 1932]

26 January 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article includes both a poem and a letter by C. J. Dennis; it was published in The Laura Standard and Crystal Brook Courier (Laura, SA), 1 July 1932.] Clarrie Dennis’ message to Lauraites. Laura Days. Dreaming to-day in a forest green Where the great … [Read more...] about Clarrie Dennis’ Message to Lauraites: Laura Days [poem and letter by C. J. Dennis, 1 July 1932]

Filed Under: articles, correspondence, poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (subject), Laura (South Australia), poem, SourceTrove, year1932

Anzac [poem by C. J. Dennis, 25 April 1927]

4 January 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Herald, 25 April 1927.] Anzac By C. J. Dennis Anzac! And war’s grim storm . . . The scream of a passing shell, Torn earth, and — a quiet form . . . . “Pass, comrade. All is well.” Nay, but his spirit lives; … [Read more...] about Anzac [poem by C. J. Dennis, 25 April 1927]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Anzac Day (25 April), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), SourceTrove, year1927

To a Dead Mate [poem by C. J. Dennis, 5 September 1922]

4 January 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Herald, 5 September 1922, in the column “The Mooch of Life” (“Conducted by C. J. Dennis”). It was written about the death of Henry Lawson on 2 September 1922.] To a Dead Mate Henry Lawson died in Sydney on … [Read more...] about To a Dead Mate [poem by C. J. Dennis, 5 September 1922]

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A meditation upon the glad new year — with poetic interludes [article and poetry by C. J. Dennis, 2 January 1907]

1 January 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article (including several small pieces of poetry) by C. J. Dennis was published in The Gadfly, 2 January 1907.] A meditation upon the glad new year — with poetic interludes. (For The Gadfly.) Dear Friends — Let us meditate upon the season we … [Read more...] about A meditation upon the glad new year — with poetic interludes [article and poetry by C. J. Dennis, 2 January 1907]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1907

Dusk [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Dusk Now is the healing, quiet hour that fills This gay, green world with peace and grateful rest. Where lately over opalescent hills The blood of slain Day reddened all the west, Now … [Read more...] about Dusk [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The quiet hour [story by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The quiet hour I have found in this Australian scene, of mountain and forest, of shaded creek and fern-filled gully, of cultivated gardens bordered by the virgin bush, much quiet peace and … [Read more...] about The quiet hour [story by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), short story, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

Promise of Spring [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Promise of Spring Spring surely must be near. High overhead The kind blue heavens bend to timbers tall; And here, this morning, is the picture spread That I have learned to love the best of … [Read more...] about Promise of Spring [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

The Magpie [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Magpie “CalLOG’alloo-ay!” On a windy day. Perched on a tree-top high I pour my notes from a valiant throat; For cock o’ the walk am I! Defiant, loud, superbly proud, My song soars to … [Read more...] about The Magpie [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The Pink-breasted Robin [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Pink-breasted Robin A fairy out of fairyland, I flit On visits rare Into your garden and your heart, to sit And charm you there. Tiny and trusting for one winter day; And then … [Read more...] about The Pink-breasted Robin [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The Yellow Robin [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Yellow Robin I’m the friendliest of them all, When winter comes; Daily at your door I call Begging crumbs. Clinging sideways to a stake, Eloquent appeal I make. “Spare a scrap for … [Read more...] about The Yellow Robin [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

The Crow (Australian Raven) [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Crow (Australian Raven) A low-living fellow, I haven’t a friend; My heart, like my habit, is black; My nature is “yellow”; my greed has no end, And every virtue I lack. The aerial … [Read more...] about The Crow (Australian Raven) [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The Bronzewing Pigeon [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Bronzewing Pigeon They say I am a shy, wild thing, That seeks the wild bush glade, Quick to be gone on whirring wing, Where strangers should invade; But well I know what all birds know … [Read more...] about The Bronzewing Pigeon [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

The Satin Bower Bird [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Satin Bower Bird Spare a bloom of blue, lady, To adorn a bower. A violet will do, lady — Any azure flower. Since we hold a dance to-day, We would make our ball-room gay, Where the … [Read more...] about The Satin Bower Bird [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The Black Cockatoo [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Black Cockatoo In laboured flight above the gums, Calling its harsh, discordant cry, Our dark, funereal cortège comes To rest a while in tree tops high; Then, flashing many a sable … [Read more...] about The Black Cockatoo [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The Currawong [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Currawong I am the cunning one. My shrewd white eye, Peeping from out some hidden harbour green, Watches your household. Patiently I spy Until I learn by heart its whole … [Read more...] about The Currawong [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The Blue Wren [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Blue Wren When the Mighty Craftsman drew Summer sky and summer sea — Tints ethereally blue — Here and there a small drop flew From His brush, and fell on me. Once a sober bird of … [Read more...] about The Blue Wren [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The besting of Bombastes [story by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The besting of Bombastes On the day that he brought himself first (and very confidently) under our notice we named him “Bombastes Furioso,” without hesitation, for it seemed to us that no … [Read more...] about The besting of Bombastes [story by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), short story, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

The Tree [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Tree I planted here, to-day, a strong young tree. Rich soil it has, and sun, and space to grow; And who, I wonder, in the years to be Will seek its boughs’ soft shade; for well I … [Read more...] about The Tree [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

Birdland on the dole [story by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Birdland on the dole The weather-wise up here in the mountain country amongst the big gums are talking of records. Even the oldest inhabitant admits that “he has never seen the likes … [Read more...] about Birdland on the dole [story by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), short story, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

Winter [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Winter Now golden days of autumn are no more. Down on the forest ruthless Winter frees — First with far rumblings, waxing to a roar — His shouting winds that riot thro’ the trees, Raging … [Read more...] about Winter [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

The Wonga Pigeon [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Wonga Pigeon Men knew and loved my calling in old days — Days ere a bitter wisdom taught me fear. Trusting and unafraid, I went my ways By many a crude hut of the pioneer; Calling by … [Read more...] about The Wonga Pigeon [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The Yellow-tailed Thornbill [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Yellow-tailed Thornbill I’m a fussy little fellow In my kilt of glowing yellow; As about the garden ways I bow and bend, Many a melody I bring to you In the soft, gay songs I sing to … [Read more...] about The Yellow-tailed Thornbill [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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The Indian Myna [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Indian Myna Gimme the town an’ its clamour an’ clutter; I ain’t very fond of the bush; For my cobbers are coves of the gardens and gutter — A tough metropolitan push. I ain’t never too … [Read more...] about The Indian Myna [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

Starlings [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Starlings There’s something in Australian air, Something about Australian sun That reputations one time fair Fall from us, and we are undone. Gay, carefree chatterers at Home, Pert … [Read more...] about Starlings [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

The Sparrow [poem by C. J. Dennis]

15 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Sparrow I’m a chirpie little chappie. Pertly vulgar, passing vain, Quarrelsome, yet piping, happy, My monotonous refrain. Foraging by shed and stable, Close camp-follower of … [Read more...] about The Sparrow [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, The Singing Garden (C. J. Dennis 1935), year1935

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