[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Birds Go By Westward at even . . . yet never, never to die! Surely they live as ever the laugh and the sigh: After the fight and the fall, the defeat of the … [Read more...] about The Birds Go By [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
John Shaw Neilson (author) (1872-1942)
The Magpie in the Moonlight [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Magpie in the Moonlight Gold he has poured out and silver on this tent of mine: He leaves in the last of the moonlight his song without wine. Sable and … [Read more...] about The Magpie in the Moonlight [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Ride Him Away [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Ride Him Away Now that I weary, lad o’ my heart, I will not say that the sun is cold — The days go heavily, joys depart, The feet can never be quite so bold — But … [Read more...] about Ride Him Away [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Woman of Ireland [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Woman of Ireland It was a woman of Ireland in old days I knew Being far down was embittered — her little voice grew Loaded with all the sweet honey and having love … [Read more...] about The Woman of Ireland [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Show Me the Song [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Show Me the Song It is of Love and lovers — all the old dream in me — Weary am I of Hate and Pride and its finery: Summer is soon behind and the Autumn stays not … [Read more...] about Show Me the Song [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
In the Dim Counties [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] In the Dim Counties In the dim counties we take the long calm Lilting no haziness, sequel or psalm. The little street wenches, The holy and clean, Live as good … [Read more...] about In the Dim Counties [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Orange Tree [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Orange Tree The young girl stood beside me. I Saw not what her young eyes could see: — A light, she said, not of the sky Lives somewhere in the Orange Tree. — … [Read more...] about The Orange Tree [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Evening is the Morning [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Evening is the Morning To make my love more delicate I say into her eyes The evening is the morning, dear, but in a sweet disguise. The morning was too loud with … [Read more...] about The Evening is the Morning [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Eleventh Moon [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Eleventh Moon ’Twas in the eleventh moon I went wool gathering in the dim, Near by me was a lover lad and the sweetness was on him. Lightly his eyes went to … [Read more...] about The Eleventh Moon [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Unlovely Player [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Unlovely Player Over his petty mouth, his sorry chin, There runs a carnival — a summertime of follies men call sin. What thing is on his soul he will not … [Read more...] about The Unlovely Player [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
’Tis the White Plum Tree [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] ’Tis the White Plum Tree It is the white Plum Tree Seven days fair As a bride goes combing Her joy of hair. As a peacock dowered with golden eyes Ten paces … [Read more...] about ’Tis the White Plum Tree [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
To a School-Girl [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] To a School-Girl O most unconscious daisy! Thou daybreak of a joy! Whose eyes invade the impassioned man In every wayside boy. Can I, walled in by Autumn, With … [Read more...] about To a School-Girl [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Dolly’s Offering [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Dolly’s Offering Dolly has fashioned a wee bird home — two white eggs in a nest: I dare not laugh at a holy thing, or a place where the young may rest: Rude it is, but … [Read more...] about Dolly’s Offering [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Schoolgirls Hastening [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Schoolgirls Hastening Fear it has faded and the night: The bells all peal the hour of nine: The schoolgirls hastening through the light Touch the unknowable … [Read more...] about Schoolgirls Hastening [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
When Kisses are as Strawberries [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] When Kisses are as Strawberries When bees are hot with honeythirst and hastening with the Spring, When kisses are as strawberries and Love is more than king — When … [Read more...] about When Kisses are as Strawberries [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
For a Little Girl’s Birthday [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] For a Little Girl’s Birthday Is there a beauty over pain, Is there of music for a song, Gentle as sunlight on the rain, Gentle with crying all day long? How should … [Read more...] about For a Little Girl’s Birthday [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
His Love was Burned Away [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] His Love was Burned Away She seemed as one who looks upon a hill and cannot climb . . . The long days burned her: she was faint and white at Christmas-time. Her … [Read more...] about His Love was Burned Away [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Quarrel with the Neighbour [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Quarrel with the Neighbour Clear was the morning (’Twas the time o’ the hay) The little birds running heard All we could say. The quarrel came so … [Read more...] about The Quarrel with the Neighbour [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Introduction [to “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”, by R. H. Croll]
[Editor: This introduction by Robert Henderson Croll was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Introduction When Australia makes up its account with the late A. G. Stephens, one of the outstanding items in its indebtedness to that able critic will … [Read more...] about Introduction [to “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”, by R. H. Croll]
[Dedication] [in “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”]
[Editor: This is the dedication published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), edited by R. H. Croll.] To Louise Dyer in gratitude Source: John Shaw Neilson (editor: R. H. Croll), Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson, Melbourne: Lothian Publishing … [Read more...] about [Dedication] [in “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”]
Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson [edited by R. H. Croll, 1934]
[Editor: This book of poetry was written by John Shaw Neilson and edited by R. H. Croll.] Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson Edited with an Introduction by R. H. Croll Index to Titles Dedication Introduction All the World’s a Lolly-Shop Along a … [Read more...] about Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson [edited by R. H. Croll, 1934]
The Dream is Deep [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Dream is Deep Sing me the song that never dies, Of little Love blinded and bold, Blossoms unblemished and blue skies And the green … [Read more...] about The Dream is Deep [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
For a Child [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] For a Child Into your angel mouth The sport of Spring And the Summer’s honey Came rioting. Your eyes were as flowers, Fine gold your … [Read more...] about For a Child [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
At the End of Spring [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] At the End of Spring Put down thy bonny head, This is the end: Thou wert a joyous love, Thou wert a pleasing friend: Soft-silken is the … [Read more...] about At the End of Spring [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Scent o’ the Lover [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Scent o’ the Lover I saw the mushrooms hoping In the cool June: It is the scent o’ the lover Sweetens the tune. May the good men … [Read more...] about The Scent o’ the Lover [poem by John Shaw Neilson]