[Editor: This famous poem by Dorothea Mackellar was first published in The Spectator (London, UK) on 5 September 1908; it was originally entitled “Core of My Heart”, although it was later re-titled as “My Country”. The poem was published in some newspapers in 1908-1909 as “Core … [Read more...] about Core of My Heart [“My Country”, poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 24 October 1908]
patriotic poetry
Melody [poem by Charles Harpur, 26 September 1835]
[Editor: A poem by Charles Harpur, published in The Sydney Monitor, 26 September 1835.] Melody. By C. Harpur. Australia, how ’rapt can I wend by thy fountains, Or view thy wild champaigns spread far on my sight, And rise in my love, as I rise on thy mountains Where … [Read more...] about Melody [poem by Charles Harpur, 26 September 1835]
The Strength To Be [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Strength To Be I heard the march of a Nation’s feet as Australia’s pride went by, And my heart was thrilled with a stronger beat, and a glad tear dimmed each eye ; For this … [Read more...] about The Strength To Be [poem by Grant Hervey]
Transcontinental Railways [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Transcontinental Railways He may be a simple moujik, quite inferior to Us, He may be a hairy Cossack, with a beard to stuff a ’bus — But, when carefully considered, there are … [Read more...] about Transcontinental Railways [poem by Grant Hervey]
Battle Hymn of the New Australia [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Battle Hymn of the New Australia Sail on, O mighty Land — ship of Democracy, All-precious is thy freight, ’tis not the Present only; Mankind is marching on — its best shall … [Read more...] about Battle Hymn of the New Australia [poem by Grant Hervey]
I Hear Australia Singing [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] I Hear Australia Singing I hear Australia singing — hear her voice at night and morning ; Have ye heard it, O my brothers, sounding clear and glad and free ? ’Tis her singing … [Read more...] about I Hear Australia Singing [poem by Grant Hervey]
Home ! [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Home ! There’s a New Land — ’tis a true Land, Home we raise with axe and harrow, Fields we plough with shining coulters and with mold-boards thrusting free : Reaping harvests, … [Read more...] about Home ! [poem by Grant Hervey]
When the Shoddy Idols Go [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] When the Shoddy Idols Go Truer faith this nation needeth — we shall build the Commonweal When the larger Creed succeedeth and the ancient idols reel ! Man who marches through … [Read more...] about When the Shoddy Idols Go [poem by Grant Hervey]
Australia [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Australia O Land immense, in far extent and power — In latent strength, that yet shall perfect be ; O Thou, who bendest low thy Freedom-flower, Thy chaliced mouth, whose kiss … [Read more...] about Australia [poem by Grant Hervey]
Upon The Hills [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Upon The Hills There is a nobler, purer air Upon the Hills ; An atmosphere — a breath so rare My being thrills With the delights of living ! There is no rancour and no strife … [Read more...] about Upon The Hills [poem by Grant Hervey]
Australians Yet [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Australians Yet I saw a Track shine out across The weariness and strife, And on it marched a Band that was The Vanguard of our Life. A small but loyal troop of men, With … [Read more...] about Australians Yet [poem by Grant Hervey]
Homesick [poem by Dorothy Frances McCrae, 1909]
Homesick. I’m sick of fog and yellow gloom, Of faces strange, and alien eyes, Your London is a vault, a tomb, To those born ’neath Australian skies. Oh, land of gold and burning blue, I’m crying like a child for you! The trees are tossing in the park Against the … [Read more...] about Homesick [poem by Dorothy Frances McCrae, 1909]