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Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935)

The Days of Delight [poem by Rex Ingamells]

2 July 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] The Days of Delight Three old men In drear desolation, Shaking their heads In shrill conversation: “Gone!” cries one, “Forever!” another; “The days of delight They are gone,” wails the … [Read more...] about The Days of Delight [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

By the Fire [poem by Rex Ingamells]

2 July 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] By the Fire The gentle drum of rain upon the roof Is sorrowful but comforting to sorrow; And its dim reverberations Soothe the night. I am sitting by the fire, Watching the warm raying of its … [Read more...] about By the Fire [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

The Captive [poem by Rex Ingamells]

2 July 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] The Captive See the lion, see the tawny king, Stretched on grey cement, With unregarding, dreamy eyes, Calm and innocent. See those limbs, so lax and statuesque; See that quiet head; And view … [Read more...] about The Captive [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

The Lady of Light [poem by Rex Ingamells]

2 July 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] The Lady of Light It is black outside the house to-night, Big ghouls hold captive the Lady of Light; A dungeon chink if she peep through, They drag her and beat her from earth-man’s view; Beat her … [Read more...] about The Lady of Light [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

Sea-Things [poem by Rex Ingamells]

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[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Sea-Things I love the sea. Oh, how I love the sea! All ocean things are magic things to me. I love the solitude of ocean days, When up above me billowed canvas sways; I love the spray-sweet … [Read more...] about Sea-Things [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

Bully Hayes [poem by Rex Ingamells]

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[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Bully Hayes Across the scintillating tropic sea, A barquentine, with snow-white awning spread And sparkling sails, before a breeze has sped To anchor by an island, gracefully. Superb canoes, … [Read more...] about Bully Hayes [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

Fire Behind the Hills [poem by Rex Ingamells]

2 July 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Fire Behind the Hills I saw a fire behind the hills in the night. Red and sinister was the glow; Slowly it grew till it silhouetted The gums of the crest-lines like demons in a row. There was … [Read more...] about Fire Behind the Hills [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

In the Bush [poem by Rex Ingamells]

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[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] In the Bush Far is the city. For a sojourn brief, Heart-free, I sleep and wake and wander here, Where Time, the busy thief, Becomes a guileless charmer, A most sweet disarmer. Around the … [Read more...] about In the Bush [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

The Mopoke [poem by Rex Ingamells]

2 July 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] The Mopoke When Night was come upon the bush With stars and mounting moon, And magpies drowsed aloft in leaves, Forgetting their glad tune; Then some nocturnal spirit spoke, Echoing clear and … [Read more...] about The Mopoke [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

Laughing-Jacks [poem by Rex Ingamells]

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[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Laughing-Jacks (Written after a Trip from Cobdogla to Morgan by Canoe) The laughing-jacks lurked on both banks to chide At our presumptuous little Odyssey; With sudden scornful outbursts to … [Read more...] about Laughing-Jacks [poem by Rex Ingamells]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Gumtops (Rex Ingamells 1935), poem, Rex Ingamells (author) (1913-1955), year1935

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