[Editor: This poem, by Mary Hannay Foott, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 26 December 1891.] The Unbidden Guest. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. —— “It is the time of feast and cheer,” Musing, the joyful … [Read more...] about The Unbidden Guest [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]
Mary Hannay Foott (1846-1918) (author)
The Christmas Angel [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]
[Editor: This poem, by Mary Hannay Foott, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 26 December 1891.] The Christmas Angel. Through skies of midnight swift he swept, His earthward voyage holding — Our year-long exile — whilst we … [Read more...] about The Christmas Angel [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]
Up North [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] Up North.* Into Thy hands let me fall, O Lord — Not into the hands of men — And she thinned the ranks of the savage horde Till they shrank to the mangrove fen. In a rudderless boat, with a scanty store Of food for the fated … [Read more...] about Up North [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
The Massacre of the Bards [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1885]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott. Published in Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems (1885).] The Massacre of the Bards. The sunlight from the sky is swept, But, over Snowdon’s summit kept, One brand of cloud yet burns, By ghostly hands far out of sight, Held, … [Read more...] about The Massacre of the Bards [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1885]
Melbourne International Exhibition [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] Melbourne International Exhibition. A. D. 1880 ARGUMENT. I. — The House being ready, Victoria prepares to receive the nations whom she has invited. They approach — the various countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, of the American … [Read more...] about Melbourne International Exhibition [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
In Time of Drought [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] In Time of Drought. “The river of God is full of water.” — Psalm. The rushes are black by the river bed, And the sheep and the cattle stand, Wistful-eyed, where the waters were, In a waste of gravel and sand ; Or pass o’er … [Read more...] about In Time of Drought [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
In the Land of Dreams [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] In the Land of Dreams. A bridle-path in the tangled mallee, With blossoms unnamed and unknown bespread — And two who ride through its leafy alley — But never the sound of a horse’s tread. And one by one, whilst the foremost … [Read more...] about In the Land of Dreams [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
The Australiad [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 20 December 1884]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] The Australiad. An Epic For Young Australians. ’Twas brave De Quiros bent the knee before the King of Spain, And “Sire,” he said, “I bring thy ships in safety home again — From seas unsailed of mariner in all the days of yore … [Read more...] about The Australiad [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 20 December 1884]
Where the Pelican Builds [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 March 1881]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Hannay Foott was published in The Australasian Sketcher (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 March 1881.] Where the Pelican Builds By M. H. F. [The unexplored parts of Australia are sometimes spoken of by the bushmen of Western Queensland as the home of the … [Read more...] about Where the Pelican Builds [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 March 1881]
Wentworth [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 10 May 1873]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Black (who later became Mary Hannay Foott). Published in The Australian Town and Country Journal 10 May 1873.] Wentworth ’Tis a new thing for Australia, that the waters to her bear One who seeks not of her riches, or the balm of healing … [Read more...] about Wentworth [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 10 May 1873]
The Aurora Australis [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 3 May 1873]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Black (who later became Mary Hannay Foott).] The Aurora Australis. A radiance in the midnight sky No white moon gave, nor yellow star ; We thought its red glow mounted high Where fire and forest fought afar. Half fearing that the … [Read more...] about The Aurora Australis [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 3 May 1873]
The Future of Australia [poem by Mary Hannay Black (Mary Hannay Foott), 8 February 1873]
[Editor: This poem by Mary Hannay Black (who later became Mary Hannay Foott) was published in The Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 8 February 1873. It was written for the anniversary of the founding of the colony of New South Wales (now known as Australia … [Read more...] about The Future of Australia [poem by Mary Hannay Black (Mary Hannay Foott), 8 February 1873]