[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] The Voice in the Wild Oak. (Written in the Shadow of 1872.) Twelve years ago, when I could face High heaven’s dome with different eyes — In days full flowered with hours of … [Read more...] about The Voice in the Wild Oak [poem by Henry Kendall]
Henry Kendall (author) (1839-1882)
When Underneath the Brown Dead Grass [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] When Underneath the Brown Dead Grass. When underneath the brown dead grass My weary bones are laid, I hope I shall not see the glass At ninety in the shade. I trust indeed that, … [Read more...] about When Underneath the Brown Dead Grass [poem by Henry Kendall]
Cooranbean [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Cooranbean. Years fifty, and seven to boot, have smitten the children of men Since sound of a voice or a foot came out of the head of that Glen: The brand of black devil is there — an … [Read more...] about Cooranbean [poem by Henry Kendall]
Bill the Bullock-Driver [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Bill the Bullock Driver. The leaders of millions — the lords of the lands Who sway the wide world with their will, And shake the great globe with the strength of their hands, Flash … [Read more...] about Bill the Bullock-Driver [poem by Henry Kendall]
Pytheas [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Pytheas. Gaul, whose keel in far, dim ages ploughed wan widths of polar sea — Gray old sailor of Massilia, who hath woven wreath for thee? Who amongst the world’s high singers ever … [Read more...] about Pytheas [poem by Henry Kendall]
Mooni [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Mooni. (Written in the Shadow of 1872.) Ah, to be by Mooni now! Where the great dark hills of wonder, Scarred with storm and cleft asunder By the strong sword of the … [Read more...] about Mooni [poem by Henry Kendall]
Jim the Splitter [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem, of humorous intent, by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Jim the Splitter. The bard who is singing of Wollombi Jim Is hardly just now in the requisite trim To sit on his Pegasus fairly; Besides, he is bluntly informed … [Read more...] about Jim the Splitter [poem by Henry Kendall]
Hy-Brasil [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Hy-Brasil. “Daughter,” said the ancient father, pausing by the evening sea, “Turn thy face towards the sunset — turn thy face and kneel with me! Prayer and praise and holy fasting, … [Read more...] about Hy-Brasil [poem by Henry Kendall]
Black Lizzie [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880). The poem was written about an Aboriginal woman, with some humorous intent.] Black Lizzie. The gloved and jewelled bards who sing Of Pippa, Maud, and Dorothea, Have hardly done the … [Read more...] about Black Lizzie [poem by Henry Kendall]
Beyond Kerguelen [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Beyond Kerguelen. Down in the South, by the waste without sail on it — Far from the zone of the blossom and tree — Lieth, with winter and whirlwind and wail on it, Ghost of a land by … [Read more...] about Beyond Kerguelen [poem by Henry Kendall]
Kingsborough [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem, about a horse race, by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Kingsborough. A waving of hats and of hands, The voices of thousands in one, A shout from the Ring and the Stands, And a glitter of heads in the sun! “They are … [Read more...] about Kingsborough [poem by Henry Kendall]
Mary Rivers [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Mary Rivers. Path beside the silver waters flashing in October’s sun — Walk, by green and golden margins where the sister streamlets run, Twenty shining springs have vanished, full of … [Read more...] about Mary Rivers [poem by Henry Kendall]
Dedication: To a Mountain [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Dedication. To a Mountain. To thee, O father of the stately peaks, Above me in the loftier light — to thee, Imperial brother of those awful hills Whose feet are set in splendid … [Read more...] about Dedication: To a Mountain [poem by Henry Kendall]
Songs from the Mountains [by Henry Kendall, 1880]
[Editor: This book of poetry by Henry Kendall was published in 1880.] Songs from the Mountains. By Henry Kendall. CONTENTS. Dedication —To a Mountain Mary Rivers Kingsborough Beyond Kerguelen Black Lizzie Hy-Brasil Jim the … [Read more...] about Songs from the Mountains [by Henry Kendall, 1880]
Rose Lorraine [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Rose Lorraine. Sweet water-moons, blown into lights Of flying gold on pool and creek, And many sounds, and many sights, Of younger days, are back this week. I cannot say I … [Read more...] about Rose Lorraine [poem by Henry Kendall]
After the Hunt [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] After the Hunt. Underneath the windy mountain walls Forth we rode, an eager band, By the surges, and the verges, and the gorges, Till the night was on the land — On the hazy, … [Read more...] about After the Hunt [poem by Henry Kendall]
Merope [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Merope. Far in the ways of the hyaline wastes — in the face of the splendid Six of the sisters — the star-dowered sisters ineffably bright, Merope sitteth, the shadow-like wife … [Read more...] about Merope [poem by Henry Kendall]
In Memoriam: Daniel Henry Deniehy [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] In Memoriam. Daniel Henry Deniehy. Take the harp, but very softly for our brother touch the strings: Wind and wood shall help to wail him, waves and mournful … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Daniel Henry Deniehy [poem by Henry Kendall]
Safi [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Safi. Strong pinions bore Safi, the Dreamer, Through the dazzle and whirl of a race; And the Earth, raying up in confusion, Like a sea thundered under his face! And the … [Read more...] about Safi [poem by Henry Kendall]
At Dusk [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] At Dusk. At dusk, like flowers that shun the day, Shy thoughts from dim recesses break, And plead for words I dare not say For your sweet sake. My early love! my first, my … [Read more...] about At Dusk [poem by Henry Kendall]
Ellen Ray [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Ellen Ray. A quiet song for Ellen — The patient Ellen Ray, A dreamer in the nightfall, A watcher in the day. The wedded of the sailor Who keeps so far away: A shadow on his … [Read more...] about Ellen Ray [poem by Henry Kendall]
Euterpe [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Euterpe. Child of Light, the bright, the birdlike! wilt thou float and float to me, Facing winds, and sleets, and waters, flying glimpses of the sea? Down amongst the hills of … [Read more...] about Euterpe [poem by Henry Kendall]
The Glen of Arrawatta [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] The Glen of Arrawatta. A sky of wind! And while these fitful gusts Are beating round the windows in the cold, With sullen sobs of rain, behold I shape A Settler’s story of the … [Read more...] about The Glen of Arrawatta [poem by Henry Kendall]
Mountain Moss [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Mountain Moss. It lies amongst the sleeping stones, Far down the hidden mountain-glade; And past its brink the torrent moans For ever in a dreamy shade. A little patch of … [Read more...] about Mountain Moss [poem by Henry Kendall]
Faith in God [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Faith in God. Have faith in God. For whosoever lists To calm conviction in these days of strife, Will learn that in this steadfast stand exists The scholarship severe of human … [Read more...] about Faith in God [poem by Henry Kendall]