[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] The Last of His Tribe. He crouches, and buries his face on his knees, And hides in the dark of his hair; For he cannot look up to the storm-smitten trees, Or think of the … [Read more...] about The Last of His Tribe [poem by Henry Kendall]
Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author)
A Spanish Love Song [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] A Spanish Love Song. From Andalusian gardens I bring the rose and rue, And leaves of subtle odour, To weave a gift for you. You’ll know the reason wherefore The sad is with … [Read more...] about A Spanish Love Song [poem by Henry Kendall]
A Death in the Bush [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] A Death in the Bush. The hut was built of bark and shrunken slabs That wore the marks of many rains, and showed Dry flaws, wherein had crept and nestled rot. Moreover, round … [Read more...] about A Death in the Bush [poem by Henry Kendall]
Bell-Birds [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Bell-Birds. By channels of coolness the echoes are calling, And down the dim gorges I hear the creek falling: It lives in the mountain where moss and the sedges Touch with … [Read more...] about Bell-Birds [poem by Henry Kendall]
To Damascus [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] To Damascus. Where the sinister sun of the Syrians beat On the brittle bright stubble, And the camels fell back from the swords of the heat, Came Saul with a fire in the soles … [Read more...] about To Damascus [poem by Henry Kendall]
On a Cattle Track [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] On a Cattle Track. Where the strength of dry thunder splits hill-rocks asunder, And the shouts of the desert-wind break, By the gullies of deepness, and ridges of … [Read more...] about On a Cattle Track [poem by Henry Kendall]
Campaspe [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Campaspe. Turn from the ways of this Woman! Campaspe we call her by name — She is fairer than flowers of the fire — she is brighter than brightness of flame. As a song that … [Read more...] about Campaspe [poem by Henry Kendall]
Moss on a Wall [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Moss on a Wall. Dim dreams it hath of singing ways, Of far-off woodland water-heads, And shining ends of April days Amongst the yellow runnel beds. Stoop closer to the … [Read more...] about Moss on a Wall [poem by Henry Kendall]
Illa Creek [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Illa Creek. A strong sea-wind flies up and sings Across the blown-wet border, Whose stormy echo runs and rings Like bells in wild disorder. Fierce breath hath vexed the … [Read more...] about Illa Creek [poem by Henry Kendall]
At Euroma [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] At Euroma. They built his mound of the rough red ground, By the dip of a desert dell, Where all things sweet are killed by the heat, And scattered o’er flat and fell. In a … [Read more...] about At Euroma [poem by Henry Kendall]
Araluen [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Araluen. River, myrtle-rimmed, and set Deep amongst unfooted dells — Daughter of grey hills of wet, Born by mossed and yellow wells — Now that soft September lays Tender … [Read more...] about Araluen [poem by Henry Kendall]
Euroclydon [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Euroclydon. On the storm-cloven Cape The bitter waves roll, With the bergs of the Pole, And the darks and the damps of the Northern Sea: For the storm-cloven Cape Is an alien … [Read more...] about Euroclydon [poem by Henry Kendall]
The Warrigal [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] The Warrigal.* Through forest boles the stormwind rolls, Vext of the sea-driven rain; And up in the clift, through many a rift, The voices of torrents complain. The sad … [Read more...] about The Warrigal [poem by Henry Kendall]
Daphne [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Daphne. Daphne! Ladon’s daughter, Daphne! Set thyself in silver light, Take thy thoughts of fairest texture, weave them into words of white — Weave the rhyme of rose-lipped … [Read more...] about Daphne [poem by Henry Kendall]
Ghost Glen [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Ghost Glen. “Shut your ears, stranger, or, turn from Ghost Glen now, For the paths are grown over; untrodden by men now — Shut your ears, stranger!” saith the grey mother, … [Read more...] about Ghost Glen [poem by Henry Kendall]
September in Australia [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] September in Australia. Grey Winter hath gone, like a wearisome guest, And, behold, for repayment, September comes in with the wind of the West, And the Spring in her … [Read more...] about September in Australia [poem by Henry Kendall]
The Hut by the Black Swamp [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] The Hut by the Black Swamp. Now comes the fierce North-Easter, bound About with clouds and racks of rain; And dry dead leaves go whirling round In rings of dust, and sigh like … [Read more...] about The Hut by the Black Swamp [poem by Henry Kendall]
Prefatory Sonnets [poetry by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] [Prefatory Sonnets] I. I purposed once to take my pen and write, Not songs like some tormented and awry With Passion, but a cunning harmony Of words and music caught from … [Read more...] about Prefatory Sonnets [poetry by Henry Kendall]
Dedication [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Dedication. To her who, cast with me in trying days, Stood in the place of health and power and praise;— Who, when I thought all light was out, became A lamp of hope that put … [Read more...] about Dedication [poem by Henry Kendall]
Leaves from Australian Forests [by Henry Kendall, 1869]
[Editor: This book of poetry by Henry Kendall was published in 1869. In the list of contents, the “Twelve Sonnets” were not listed separately; however, they have each been given their own listing here, so as to provide ease of access to readers.] Leaves from Australian … [Read more...] about Leaves from Australian Forests [by Henry Kendall, 1869]
The Bronze Trumpet: A Satirical Poem [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1866]
[Editor: This booklet-length poem was published in 1866 by an anonymous author; however, its authorship has been attributed to Henry Kendall, based upon correspondence from Kendall to Charles Harpur.] The Bronze Trumpet: A Satirical … [Read more...] about The Bronze Trumpet: A Satirical Poem [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1866]
Araluen [poem by Henry Kendall, 27 September 1879]
[Editor: A poem by Henry Kendall, regarding the death of his baby daughter. Published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, 27 September 1879. It was also published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Araluen. Take this rose and very gently place it on the … [Read more...] about Araluen [poem by Henry Kendall, 27 September 1879]
Achan [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Achan. (From Jephthah.) Hath he not followed a star through the darkness, Ye people who sit at the table of Jephthah ? Oh ! turn with the face to a light in the mountains, Behold it is … [Read more...] about Achan [poem by Henry Kendall]
Geraldine [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Geraldine. My head is filled with olden rhymes, beside this moaning Sea ; But many and many a day has gone since I was dear to thee ! I know my passion fades away, and, therefore oft … [Read more...] about Geraldine [poem by Henry Kendall]
Doubting [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Doubting. A Brother wandered forth with me, Beside a barren beach : He harped on things beyond the sea, And out of reach. He hinted once of unknown skies, And then I would not hark, But … [Read more...] about Doubting [poem by Henry Kendall]