Dryblower’s Verses (Dryblower Murphy 1926)

[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in Dryblower’s Verses (1926).] ’Is ’Arp. A pommy pea named ’Arry ’Urst, But two years out in Aussie-land, Went on a roarin’, ragin’ burst, Took sick, an’ joined the ’Evenly band. ’Is wife took on, as most wives do … [Read more...] about ’Is ’Arp [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]

[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in Dryblower’s Verses (1926).] “Ave Maria.” They dragged me out of No Man’s Land. The earth and sky have ceased to reel; I’ve felt the sister’s steady hand, I’ve felt the surgeon’s steadier steel. I’m beat with … [Read more...] about “Ave Maria” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]

[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in Dryblower’s Verses (1926).] Why Can’t the Kids Be Always Young? Why can’t the kids be always young? Why must they grow from babyhood To hear life’s sordid stanzas sung; By souls too clearly understood? Why must … [Read more...] about Why Can’t the Kids Be Always Young? [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]

[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in Dryblower’s Verses (1926).] Dossin’ Outer Doors. (The President of the London School of Medicine recommends sleeping in the open air). I ain’t a scientific bloke, but spare me dinkum days, If I tumble to this … [Read more...] about Dossin’ Outer Doors [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]

[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in Dryblower’s Verses (1926).] My Son. I have given you unto the Empire, You will follow its battle flag; You will hear the sound of slaughter, In valley, on plain and crag. I have taken you out of the … [Read more...] about My Son [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]