[Editor: This poem by John Neilson (1844-1922) was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 April 1895.] Eastertide. I. He lieth calm, and white, and very still, The mountain rocks and trembles on its seat, The dews of night the lily’s petals fill, The city … [Read more...] about Eastertide [poem by John Neilson (senior), 20 April 1895]
Jesus Christ
Via Dolorosa [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 1 March 1879]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 1 March 1879.] Via Dolorosa. Via Dolorosa! Street of woe Path of sorrow, long years ago; Bearing His cross o’er thy flinty, road, This is … [Read more...] about Via Dolorosa [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 1 March 1879]