[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Sunset. I love at eve to wander Alone upon the hills, While nature, with her myst’ries, My soul with wonder fills. A king in robes of crimson And ermine seeking … [Read more...] about Sunset [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (author)
Give Me Only Peace [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Give Me Only Peace. Rank with all its dower, Pomp with all its train, Wealth with all its power, Give I these again. Race with all its story, Place with all its … [Read more...] about Give Me Only Peace [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Lines. There is no time, there is no time, And so we rush, and strain, and climb; And run until we almost fly, To find it takes no time to die. Source: Louisa … [Read more...] about Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Reverie [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Reverie. I am sitting by the river, And I while an hour away Watching circles start and widen In their momentary play. Here a stronger ’whelms a weaker As its ring … [Read more...] about A Reverie [poem by Louisa Lawson]
To A Bird [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] To A Bird. Bright little warbler of the air, The world to thee, I ween, is fair; And free thy life from shade of care So gaily dost thou sing. While from thy happy … [Read more...] about To A Bird [poem by Louisa Lawson]
To A Bird [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] To A Bird. I’m listening, father, to a sound That I have heard thee say Did come to call thee to thy toil Just at the break of day. It’s sweet and thrilling … [Read more...] about To A Bird [poem by Louisa Lawson]
All’s Well [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] All’s Well. It is years to-night since alone I sat By a new-made grave on a burial plat, With the night dews o’er me falling. And I cried in my grief, “Oh, God! My … [Read more...] about All’s Well [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Mother’s Answer [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Mother’s Answer. You ask me, dear child, why thus sadly I weep For baby the angels have taken to keep; Altho’ she is safe, and for ever at rest, A yearning to see her … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Answer [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Child’s Question [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Child’s Question. O, why do you weep mother, why do you weep For baby that fell in the summer to sleep? You say that you prayed, when she lingered in pain, That God in … [Read more...] about A Child’s Question [poem by Louisa Lawson]
In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] In Memoriam. White and all waxen a fair maiden lay, White as the snowdrift her beautiful clay. White raiment clothed her, and over her bier White lilies faded, sweet … [Read more...] about In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson]
My Nettie [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] My Nettie. With rapture I gaze, for by faith do I see The child that my Saviour has taken from me, Secure in his arms in that beautiful place, A radiance of glory … [Read more...] about My Nettie [poem by Louisa Lawson]
In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] In Memoriam. One little blossom cut down in a day, One little pet called away from her play. One little struggle — thank God it is brief! One little stricken one gaining … [Read more...] about In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson]
In Memory of R.E.H. [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] In Memory of R.E.H. I linger late alone to-night while all the household sleep, And sadly o’er the changeful past does memory backward sweep — Recalling happy girlhood … [Read more...] about In Memory of R.E.H. [poem by Louisa Lawson]
I Wonder? [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] I Wonder? When death’s dark waters near me roll, And reach to draw me under, Shall consternation fill my soul? I wonder, oh, I wonder! And when on high their long … [Read more...] about I Wonder? [poem by Louisa Lawson]
To My Sister [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] To My Sister. Thou’rt sleeping calmly in thy tomb, While I from day to day Still blunder on amid the gloom Of life’s uncertain way. Thou’rt resting here in perfect … [Read more...] about To My Sister [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Grave [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Grave. In a quiet country churchyard Where lilies grow tall and white, And vie with the moist red roses In tempting the bees to light: Where the big ripe briar … [Read more...] about A Grave [poem by Louisa Lawson]
In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] In Memoriam. The white convolvulus, fair tenuous flower, Opes its pure petals at day’s tenderest hour. And all who gaze into its virgin face Know God is good, and take … [Read more...] about In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The City Bird [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The City Bird. A city bird once in a desperate rage Threw over the bars of his screen The whole of the seed that was put in his cage, And it grew to a miniature … [Read more...] about The City Bird [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Dream. Just as the grey dawning ’gan faintly to beam One still summer’s morning I dreamt a fair dream. I thought that my body was tenantless clay, And friends were … [Read more...] about A Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Lines. Oh, there is a being that haunteth my dreams When night sendeth slumber to me, So like thee that often in waking it seems It cannot be other than thee. But the … [Read more...] about Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Buried Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Buried Love. The sigh of the wind in the soft belahs, Is in tune with my thoughts to-night; That dwell as I stray ’neath the steel bright stars On a love that was pure … [Read more...] about Buried Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Reverie [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Reverie. Stern duty calls and I, alas! Must her behest obey, Must now in strength myself surpass Nor wavering thought betray. It is, it must be fate’s decree That … [Read more...] about A Reverie [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Petunia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Petunia. Wrung by heart-hunger and pledges unkept, Sleepless I walked while a silent world slept. Weeping because I was left by my own, Crushed by misfortune, to … [Read more...] about The Petunia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Divided [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Divided. Their path had divided, and never again Would merge into one as before it was twain. The course of true love had run smoothly until It suddenly parted, as … [Read more...] about Divided [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Woman’s Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Woman’s Love. I cared not what thy failings were, Thy faults I would not see; I only knew I loved thee well And thought thee true to me. I shunned amid life’s busy … [Read more...] about Woman’s Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]