[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]