[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] On the Paroo. As when the strong stream of a wintering sea Rolls round our coast, with bodeful breaks of storm, And swift salt rain, and bitter wind that saith Wild things and … [Read more...] about On the Paroo [poem by Henry Kendall]
Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author)
Syrinx [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Syrinx. A heap of low dark, rocky coast Unknown to foot or feather! A sea-voice moaning like a ghost; And fits of fiery weather! The flying Syrinx turned and sped By dim … [Read more...] about Syrinx [poem by Henry Kendall]
Sutherland’s Grave [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Sutherland’s Grave. [The first white man buried in Australia.] All night long the sea out yonder — all night long the wailful sea, Vext of winds and many thunders, seeketh … [Read more...] about Sutherland’s Grave [poem by Henry Kendall]
Alfred Tennyson [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] XII. Alfred Tennyson. The silvery dimness of a happy dream I’ve known of late. Methought where Byron moans, Like some wild gulf in melancholy zones, I passed tear-blinded! … [Read more...] about Alfred Tennyson [poem by Henry Kendall]
After Parting [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] XI. After Parting. I cannot tell what change hath come to you To vex your splendid hair. I only know One Grief: the Passion left betwixt us two, Like some forsaken … [Read more...] about After Parting [poem by Henry Kendall]
Rest [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] X. Rest. Sometimes we feel so spent for want of rest, We have no thought beyond. I know to-day, When tired of bitter lips and dull delay With faithless words, I cast mine … [Read more...] about Rest [poem by Henry Kendall]
Dante and Virgil [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] IX. Dante and Virgil. When lost Francesca sobbed her broken tale Of Love, and Sin, and boundless Agony; While that wan Spirit by her side did wail And bite his lips for … [Read more...] about Dante and Virgil [poem by Henry Kendall]
A Living Poet [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] VIII. A Living Poet. He knows the sweet vexation in the strife Of Love with Time, this Bard who fain would stray To fairer place beyond the storms of Life, With astral faces … [Read more...] about A Living Poet [poem by Henry Kendall]
The Stanza of Childe Harold [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] VII. The Stanza of Childe Harold. Who framed the stanza of Childe Harold? He It was who, halting on a stormy shore, Knew well the lofty Voice which evermore, In grand … [Read more...] about The Stanza of Childe Harold [poem by Henry Kendall]
To ——— [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] VI. To ——— A handmaid to the Genius of thy Song Is sweet, fair Scholarship. ’Tis she supplies The fiery Spirit of the passioned eyes With subtle syllables, whose notes … [Read more...] about To ——— [poem by Henry Kendall]
A Reward [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] V. A Reward. Because a steadfast flame of clear intent Gave force and beauty to full-actioned life; Because his way was one of firm ascent, Whose stepping-stones were hewn … [Read more...] about A Reward [poem by Henry Kendall]
Attila [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] IV. Attila. What though his feet were shod with sharp fierce flame, And Death and Ruin were his daily squires, The Scythian, helped by Heaven’s thunders, came: The time was … [Read more...] about Attila [poem by Henry Kendall]
By a River [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] III. By a River. By red ripe mouth and brown luxurious eyes Of her I love, by all your sweetness shed In far fair days, on one whose memory flies To faithless lights and … [Read more...] about By a River [poem by Henry Kendall]
Laura [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] II. Laura. If Laura — lady of the flower-soft face — Should light upon these verses, she may take The tenderest line, and through its pulses trace What man can suffer for a … [Read more...] about Laura [poem by Henry Kendall]
A Mountain Spring [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869). This is the first in a set of twelve sonnets.] Twelve Sonnets. I. A Mountain Spring. Peace hath an altar there. The sounding feet Of thunder, and the ’wildering wings of … [Read more...] about A Mountain Spring [poem by Henry Kendall]
In the Valley [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] In the Valley. Said the yellow-haired Spirit of Spring To the white-footed Spirit of Snow, “On the wings of the tempest take wing, And leave me the valleys, and go.” And, … [Read more...] about In the Valley [poem by Henry Kendall]
King Saul at Gilboa [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] King Saul at Gilboa. With noise of battle and the dust of fray, Half-hid in fog, the gloomy mountain lay; But Succoth’s watchers, from their outer fields, Saw fits of flame and … [Read more...] about King Saul at Gilboa [poem by Henry Kendall]
By the Sea [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] By the Sea. The caves of the sea have been troubled to-day With the water which whitens, and widens, and fills; And a boat with our brother was driven away By a wind that came … [Read more...] about By the Sea [poem by Henry Kendall]
Ogyges [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Ogyges. Stand out, swift-footed leaders of the horns, And draw strong breath, and fill the hollowy cliff With shocks of clamour, — let the chasm take The noise of many … [Read more...] about Ogyges [poem by Henry Kendall]
Coogee [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Coogee. Sing the song of wave-worn Coogee — Coogee in the distance white With its jags and points disrupted, gaps and fractures fringed with light! Haunt of gledes, and restless … [Read more...] about Coogee [poem by Henry Kendall]
Charles Harpur [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Charles Harpur. Where Harpur lies, the rainy streams, And wet hill-heads, and hollows weeping, Are swift with wind, and white with gleams, And hoarse with sounds of storms … [Read more...] about Charles Harpur [poem by Henry Kendall]
Cleone [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Cleone. Sing her a song of the sun: Fill it with tones of the stream, — Echoes of waters that run Glad with the gladdening gleam. Let it be sweeter than rain, Lit by a … [Read more...] about Cleone [poem by Henry Kendall]
Sitting by the Fire [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Sitting by the Fire. Ah! the solace in the sitting, Sitting by the fire, When the wind without is calling And the fourfold clouds are falling, With the rain-racks … [Read more...] about Sitting by the Fire [poem by Henry Kendall]
The Voyage of Telegonus [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] The Voyage of Telegonus. Ill fares it with the man whose lips are set To bitter themes and words that spite the gods: For, seeing how the son of Saturn sways With eyes and ears … [Read more...] about The Voyage of Telegonus [poem by Henry Kendall]
Arakoon [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Arakoon. Lo! in storms, the triple-headed Hill, whose dreaded Bases battle with the seas, Looms across fierce widths of fleeting Waters beating Evermore on roaring … [Read more...] about Arakoon [poem by Henry Kendall]