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Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934)

The Quarrel with the Neighbour [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

30 August 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Quarrel with the Neighbour Clear was the morning (’Twas the time o’ the hay) The little birds running heard All we could say. The quarrel came so … [Read more...] about The Quarrel with the Neighbour [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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Introduction [to “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”, by R. H. Croll]

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[Editor: This introduction by Robert Henderson Croll was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Introduction When Australia makes up its account with the late A. G. Stephens, one of the outstanding items in its indebtedness to that able critic will … [Read more...] about Introduction [to “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”, by R. H. Croll]

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[Dedication] [in “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”]

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[Editor: This is the dedication published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), edited by R. H. Croll.] To Louise Dyer in gratitude Source: John Shaw Neilson (editor: R. H. Croll), Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson, Melbourne: Lothian Publishing … [Read more...] about [Dedication] [in “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”]

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Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson [edited by R. H. Croll, 1934]

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[Editor: This book of poetry was written by John Shaw Neilson and edited by R. H. Croll.] Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson Edited with an Introduction by R. H. Croll Index to Titles Dedication Introduction All the World’s a Lolly-Shop Along a … [Read more...] about Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson [edited by R. H. Croll, 1934]

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The Dream is Deep [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

29 July 2014 · Leave a Comment

John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Dream is Deep Sing me the song that never dies, Of little Love blinded and bold, Blossoms unblemished … [Read more...] about The Dream is Deep [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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For a Child [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] For a Child Into your angel mouth The sport of Spring And the Summer’s honey Came rioting. Your eyes … [Read more...] about For a Child [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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At the End of Spring [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] At the End of Spring Put down thy bonny head, This is the end: Thou wert a joyous love, Thou wert a … [Read more...] about At the End of Spring [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The Scent o’ the Lover [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Scent o’ the Lover I saw the mushrooms hoping In the cool June: It is the scent o’ the lover Sweetens … [Read more...] about The Scent o’ the Lover [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The Song and the Bird [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Song and the Bird He hath his Heaven got: For Love he shakes the tree: Happy he heedeth not The many … [Read more...] about The Song and the Bird [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The Hour of the Parting [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

29 July 2014 · Leave a Comment

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). It was also published in Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923) under the title of “Hour of Parting”.] The Hour of the Parting Shall we assault the … [Read more...] about The Hour of the Parting [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The Wedding in September [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

29 July 2014 · Leave a Comment

John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Wedding in September They talked as neighbours solemnly Of lambs and wheat and wool ... The stripling … [Read more...] about The Wedding in September [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The White Flowers Came [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The White Flowers Came ’Twas in the sweet month, tremulous With dancing joys that none may quell, The … [Read more...] about The White Flowers Came [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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It is the Last [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] It is the Last White is the world, the weather warm and sweet, But time is dear To thee and me, my friend! … [Read more...] about It is the Last [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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All the World’s a Lolly-Shop [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

29 July 2014 · Leave a Comment

John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] All the World’s a Lolly-Shop Life is behind the counter, and he waits on all who buy; He has a sweet for … [Read more...] about All the World’s a Lolly-Shop [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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From a Coffin [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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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).] From a Coffin Wrapt in the yellow earth What should I fear? Sour hate and shallow mirth Never come near. Shape me no epitaph! Sugar no … [Read more...] about From a Coffin [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The Luckless Bard to the Flying Blossom [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Luckless Bard to the Flying Blossom You and I and our kind Had glees together: Now in our turn shall … [Read more...] about The Luckless Bard to the Flying Blossom [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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Under a Kurrajong [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Under a Kurrajong Here is the ecstasy Of sun-fed wine and song: Drink! it is melody Under a … [Read more...] about Under a Kurrajong [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The Child We Lost [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Child We Lost Six weeks it was till Christmas time And Summer seemed not far away; The white sheep ran … [Read more...] about The Child We Lost [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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Inland Born [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Inland Born The tall man wooed her in the South, They loved along the Sea; The tall man caught her to the … [Read more...] about Inland Born [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The Loving Tree [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Loving Tree Three women walked upon a road, And the first said airily, “Of all the trees in all the … [Read more...] about The Loving Tree [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The Petticoat Plays [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Petticoat Plays Teach me not, tell me not, Love ever sinned! See how her petticoat Sweetens the … [Read more...] about The Petticoat Plays [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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Child of Tears [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Child of Tears Impetuous as a wild-winged bird Your mother could not be a slave; Her gift she gave unto … [Read more...] about Child of Tears [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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In the Street [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] In the Street The night, the rain, who could forget? — The grey streets glimmering in the wet: Wreckers … [Read more...] about In the Street [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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Little White Girl [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Little White Girl Fears are mine for a face so pretty! Violets perish, lilies are few: There is an ache in … [Read more...] about Little White Girl [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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The Sacrifice [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Sacrifice White for the grave, strange-eyed and sable-dressed, Is this my love so quietly doth … [Read more...] about The Sacrifice [poem by John Shaw Neilson]

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