[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]
Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869)
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]