[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Coming Home. Going round the back street, Through the twilight lane, While the folk at church meet — Coming home again. Faded hat and creasy, Long since it was … [Read more...] about Coming Home [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (author)
The Lonely Crossing [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Lonely Crossing. A man on foot came down to the river, A silent man, on the road alone, And dropped his swag with a chill-born shiver, And sat to rest on a wind-worn … [Read more...] about The Lonely Crossing [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Preface [by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This preface by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Preface. “In putting my house in order” I decided to arrange and publish this unpretentious little collection of verses, some of which were composed before leaving … [Read more...] about Preface [by Louisa Lawson]
“The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems [by Louisa Lawson, 1905]
[Editor: This book of poetry, by Louisa Lawson, was published in 1905.] “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems by Louisa Lawson Contents [Preface] The Lonely Crossing Coming Home Back Again The Hour is Come A Friend in … [Read more...] about “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems [by Louisa Lawson, 1905]
Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 April 1904]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] Lines. A strong man weep, a fair girl die, A boy in pain, a mother sigh. These things do wring my heart well-nigh, I know not why, I know not why. — L. Lawson. Source: The Dawn (Sydney, NSW), Friday 1 April 1904, page 25 … [Read more...] about Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 April 1904]
A Wish [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 April 1904]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] A Wish. I may not clasp thy hand while I Thus wish with all my heart That good will keep thee constantly From sin and pain apart. — L. Lawson. Source: The Dawn (Sydney, NSW), Friday 1 April 1904, page 25 … [Read more...] about A Wish [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 April 1904]
In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 June 1896]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] In Memoriam. By Louisa Lawson. The white convolvulus, sweet, fragile flower Ope’s its pure petals at day’s tenderest hour, And they who gaze upon its virgin face, Know God is good, and take fresh heart of grace. At morn a joy, at … [Read more...] about In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 June 1896]
To a Bird [poem by Louisa Lawson, 15 May 1888]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] 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 throat are sent, Those floods of song in ravishment, Thou shamest … [Read more...] about To a Bird [poem by Louisa Lawson, 15 May 1888]
Back Again [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 July 1904]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] Back Again. By Louisa Lawson. Oh, my boy, come in, do. You’ve come back at last, Two years since we saw you, How the time has passed ! Have a bath and shave first, No — a cup of tea ? Think you want a rest worst ? Dear, oh … [Read more...] about Back Again [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 July 1904]
Coming Home [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 July 1904]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] Coming Home. By Louisa Lawson. Going round the back street. Through the silent lane, While the folks at church meet, Coming home again. Faded hat and creasy, Long since it was new. Tent-fly torn and greasy, Bluey showing … [Read more...] about Coming Home [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 July 1904]