[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] Bull, the Ruler. [For The Bulletin.] I forgot this was England, where are only two things — beer and Bible. — Fortnightly Review, April 6, p. 614. His hand upon the … [Read more...] about Bull, the Ruler [poem by Grant Hervey, 20 July 1911]
Grant Hervey (author) (1880-1933)
The Jingoes Have Their Lesson: Kruger Returns [poem by Grant Hervey, 16 July 1905]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey.] The Jingoes Have Their Lesson. Kruger Returns. (Oom Paul Kruger’s body was landed at Capetown recently for burial. A crowd of ten thousand followed the cortege of the exiled President. On the coffin of the dead patriot was one wreath … [Read more...] about The Jingoes Have Their Lesson: Kruger Returns [poem by Grant Hervey, 16 July 1905]
“London Board!” [poem by Grant Hervey, 27 November 1910]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column, in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 27 November 1910.] “London Board!” The London Board is dissatisfied with the results obtained. — Any mining report. Its seal upon the continents, its hand … [Read more...] about “London Board!” [poem by Grant Hervey, 27 November 1910]
The Land Where the Long Liquors Grow [poem by Grant Hervey, 18 January 1903]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] The Land Where the Long Liquors Grow. When we’ve wrote the “They Says” with an empty ink vase, and we’ve glanced over the final “revise,” There’s a Land that we … [Read more...] about The Land Where the Long Liquors Grow [poem by Grant Hervey, 18 January 1903]
A Prophetic Pome [poem by Grant Hervey, 18 January 1903]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] A Prophetic Pome. I dreamt last night was the twenty-sixth, and John Forrest had just said, “Lo ! Let my scheme arise on its two hind feet ; let my noble … [Read more...] about A Prophetic Pome [poem by Grant Hervey, 18 January 1903]
When Your Brains Are Out On Strike [poem by Grant Hervey, 18 January 1903]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] When Your Brains Are Out On Strike. “I am barren of ideas,” sighed the rhymester mid the beers, As he sadly eyed his pewter in pursuit of brilliant thoughts … [Read more...] about When Your Brains Are Out On Strike [poem by Grant Hervey, 18 January 1903]
When Your Hat Blows Off [poem by Grant Hervey, 11 January 1903]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] When Your Hat Blows Off. (Memo.— This poem is written in the lining of a valuable “tile” which has just been blown off and gutter-stained beyond repair ; so any … [Read more...] about When Your Hat Blows Off [poem by Grant Hervey, 11 January 1903]
Io ! [poem by Grant Hervey, 11 January 1903]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] Io ! The Romans had a Feast Day — A day they called Io ! It was no solemn priest-day, No time of holy woe. It was a time of laughing — No day of psalters … [Read more...] about Io ! [poem by Grant Hervey, 11 January 1903]
When a Man’s Sewing Buttons on his Pants [poem by Grant Hervey, 4 January 1903]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] When A Man’s Sewing Buttons On His Pants. (Written at 2 a.m.) ’Tis a grave and solemn moment, free from stir and wordy foment, when the lonely son of woman … [Read more...] about When a Man’s Sewing Buttons on his Pants [poem by Grant Hervey, 4 January 1903]
The Corruption of Angeldom [poem by Grant Hervey, 4 January 1903]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] The Corruption of Angeldom It was Cup-time up in heaven and the saints went flying round, Buying new straw crowns and haloes and gay plumage for that same … [Read more...] about The Corruption of Angeldom [poem by Grant Hervey, 4 January 1903]
A Molloy Melody [poem by Grant Hervey, 28 December 1902]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 28 December 1902.] A Molloy Melody. Lo, we send a Christmas present to thee, Thomas, in a pleasant, and a gentle, early Christian frame of journalistic … [Read more...] about A Molloy Melody [poem by Grant Hervey, 28 December 1902]
“When a Man’s Rubbed Out” [poem by Grant Hervey, 28 December 1902]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] “When a Man’s Rubbed Out.” [The committee shall disqualify, for any period they may think fit, any person who, in their opinion, has been guilty of dishonest, … [Read more...] about “When a Man’s Rubbed Out” [poem by Grant Hervey, 28 December 1902]
Steerage to the West [poem by Grant Hervey, 21 December 1902]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] Steerage to the West. (With more-or-less of an apology to Henry Lawson.) Oh, we leave the smellful Yarra and we blunder down the bay, Herded aft like … [Read more...] about Steerage to the West [poem by Grant Hervey, 21 December 1902]
The Hardest Road [poem by Grant Hervey, 21 December 1902]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey, published in his “Cuts and Carvings” column in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA).] The Hardest Road. There are roads whereon you grumble and abuse the blessed track, Saying, “Blast the thing to blazes” ; saying, “damn” and … [Read more...] about The Hardest Road [poem by Grant Hervey, 21 December 1902]
When a Fellow Does His Damnedest [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] When a Fellow Does His Damnedest I Heard a Voice all-potent, singing deep within my soul — “Be a Strong Man, be a Smiter — keep thy Manhood sure and whole ! I have gathered up … [Read more...] about When a Fellow Does His Damnedest [poem by Grant Hervey]
“Rolling Her Home” [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] “Rolling Her Home” Clawing the miles with her space-spurning pistons, Shaking the earth with tyrannical tread ; Sinking her fangs in the heart of the distance — Sleepers a-jump … [Read more...] about “Rolling Her Home” [poem by Grant Hervey]
Silk Cracker Days [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Silk Cracker Days I dreamt last night they were back again — those silk-lashed days of yore, Ere the rush and clang of the steaming train had drowned the ox-whips’ roar. I … [Read more...] about Silk Cracker Days [poem by Grant Hervey]
“Another Fall of Earth” [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] “Another Fall of Earth” “Another heavy fall of earth occurred yesterday in the western cross-cut of the Golden Cat Proprietary Mine, killing three men who were stopping there.” — … [Read more...] about “Another Fall of Earth” [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Girls Of The Morning [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Girls Of The Morning We have sung our songs of the Girls of Night — The belles of the blazing bar ; Let us sing how bright, how pure and white The Girls of the Morning are … [Read more...] about The Girls Of The Morning [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Strength To Be [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Strength To Be I heard the march of a Nation’s feet as Australia’s pride went by, And my heart was thrilled with a stronger beat, and a glad tear dimmed each eye ; For this … [Read more...] about The Strength To Be [poem by Grant Hervey]
Black Maria [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Black Maria I sat in Black Maria, and four men sat with me ; They bore upon their features the brand of misery ! Their eyes were dull and hopeless — that strange, sad air they … [Read more...] about Black Maria [poem by Grant Hervey]
Transcontinental Railways [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Transcontinental Railways He may be a simple moujik, quite inferior to Us, He may be a hairy Cossack, with a beard to stuff a ’bus — But, when carefully considered, there are … [Read more...] about Transcontinental Railways [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Girl Who Came Between [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Girl Who Came Between I hate her with a blood-red, endless hate — My curse pursues her o’er the stretching years ; Were I the lord of Heaven’s Jasper Gate, I’d hurl her … [Read more...] about The Girl Who Came Between [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Sweater’s Dream [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Sweater’s Dream The Sweater slept, and — in the hours when all the world lies calm and still — He dreamed high Heaven’s vasty powers were trained to do his sweaty will. He … [Read more...] about The Sweater’s Dream [poem by Grant Hervey]
Tribute [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Tribute One greater than a king Hath from the world been taken. A mighty soul takes wing, A country lies forsaken, A voice is heard in weeping And bitter lamentation, The … [Read more...] about Tribute [poem by Grant Hervey]