[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] IX. PILOT COVE Pilot Cove “Young … [Read more...] about Pilot Cove [poem by C.J. Dennis]
C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author)
Mar [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] VIII. MAR Mar ’Er pore dear Par,” she … [Read more...] about Mar [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Siren [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] VII. THE SIREN The Siren She sung a … [Read more...] about The Siren [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Stror ’at Coot [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] VI. THE STROR ’AT COOT The Stror ’at … [Read more...] about The Stror ’at Coot [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Play [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] V. THE PLAY The Play “Wot’s in a name?” … [Read more...] about The Play [poem by C.J. Dennis]
Doreen [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] IV. DOREEN Doreen “I wish’t yeh meant … [Read more...] about Doreen [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Stoush o’ Day [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] III. THE STOUSH O’ DAY The Stoush o’ … [Read more...] about The Stoush o’ Day [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Intro [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] II. THE INTRO The Intro ’Er name’s … [Read more...] about The Intro [poem by C.J. Dennis]
A Spring Song [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] I. A SPRING SONG A Spring Song The … [Read more...] about A Spring Song [poem by C.J. Dennis]
Preface to the fifty-first thousand [by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This preface by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke.] Preface to the fifty-first thousand Nearly a year ago Henry Lawson wrote in his preface to the first edition of these rhymes : “I think a man can best write a preface to his own … [Read more...] about Preface to the fifty-first thousand [by C.J. Dennis]
The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke [by C. J. Dennis, 1915]
[Editor: This book of poems by C.J. Dennis was first published in 1915, although the majority of the contents had previously been published in The Bulletin. In effect, this is a novel written in a poetical style; it went on to become one of the most sold books of poetry in the … [Read more...] about The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke [by C. J. Dennis, 1915]
The Austra——laise [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). In Backblock Ballads and Other Verses it was published under the title of “A Real Australian Austra—laise”. The missing word in this poem, … [Read more...] about The Austra——laise [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Minglers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] The Minglers I hold by stern morality, Despite the worldlings’ scoffing; But when I sit beside the sea And gaze into the offing The bathers, mingling on the beach, Stir … [Read more...] about The Minglers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Vulgar Fractions [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] Vulgar Fractions Now, when Bill, the pick and shovel man, or Archibald, the clerk, Undertakes to sell the labour of a day, Then, for certain hours he works between the … [Read more...] about Vulgar Fractions [poem by C. J. Dennis]
K’shoo [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] K’shoo (A Rhybe wridded for The Gadfly) Whed your dose is code as barble, Ad you sduffle all the day, Ad your head id is behavig Id a bost unbleased way; When your ev’ry … [Read more...] about K’shoo [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Bridge Across the Crick [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 Bridge Across the Crick Joseph Jones and Peter Dawking Strove in an election fight; And you’d think, to hear them … [Read more...] about The Bridge Across the Crick [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Little Homes [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] The Little Homes We have heard the cheering, brothers, We have heard the martial peal; We have seen the soldiers marching And the glint of sun on steel. We have heard the … [Read more...] about The Little Homes [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The March [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 March In early, prehistoric days, before the reign of Man, When neolithic Nature fashioned things upon a plan That was large … [Read more...] about The March [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Work or Reflection [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] Work or Reflection Now, I always have preserved a certain attitude Quite definite in reference to Work — (’Tis futility concealing That I have the Weary Feeling And … [Read more...] about Work or Reflection [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Philistine [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] The Philistine Smith is a very stupid man; He lives next door to me; He has no settled scheme or plan Of domesticity. He does not own a gramophone, Nor rush for morning … [Read more...] about The Philistine [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The High Priest [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 High Priest Nay, why do foolish politicians strive To win a fleeting popularity? In vain, in vain, they jealously … [Read more...] about The High Priest [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Cow [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).] Cow Aw, go write yer tinklin’ jingle, an’ yer pretty phrases mingle, Fer the mamby-pamby girl, all fluffy frill an’ shinin’ … [Read more...] about Cow [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Silent Member [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 Silent Member He lived in Mundaloo, and Bill McClosky was his name, But folks that knew him well had little knowledge of that … [Read more...] about The Silent Member [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Son of a Fool [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).] Son of a Fool Gyved and chained in his father’s home, He toiled ’neath a conqueror’s rule; Bowed to the earth in the land of his … [Read more...] about Son of a Fool [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Boon of Discontent [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (1918).] The Boon of Discontent Once an anthropoidal ape, Hairy, savage, strange of shape, On a day that was excessively B.C., In a forest damp and dim, With his tail round a … [Read more...] about The Boon of Discontent [poem by C. J. Dennis]