[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Sun is Up Speak not of Death: it is a merry morn; A glittering bird has danced into a tree: From his abundant heart bravely are … [Read more...] about The Sun is Up [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934)
The Land Where I Was Born [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Land Where I Was Born Have you ever been down to my countree where the trees are green and tall? The days are long and the heavens are … [Read more...] about The Land Where I Was Born [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Greeting [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Greeting Fill up! fill up! to-day we meet: What of the wind? Who knows the weather? Shall we be old men in the street? (Fill up! fill up! — … [Read more...] about Greeting [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Petticoat Green [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Petticoat Green I would not ask of a joyful man for his heart would be too cold; And I would go on a long journey to a country ripe and … [Read more...] about Petticoat Green [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Song Be Delicate [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Song Be Delicate Let your song be delicate. The skies declare No war — the eyes of lovers Wake everywhere. Let your voice be … [Read more...] about Song Be Delicate [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Green Singer [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Green Singer All singers have shadows that follow like fears, But I know a singer who never saw tears: A gay love — a green love … [Read more...] about Green Singer [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Heart of Spring! [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Heart of Spring! O Heart of Spring! Spirit of light and love and joyous day So soon to faint beneath the fiery Summer: Still smiles the … [Read more...] about Heart of Spring! [poem by John Shaw Neilson]