[Editor: This poem, by Philip Durham Lorimer, was published in The Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW), 30 December 1893.] Our Old and New Year. The old year is out, and the new has begun With the chiming of bells in the air, The crowd surges forth to the beautiful … [Read more...] about Our Old and New Year [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 30 December 1893]
Philip Durham Lorimer (1843- 1897) (author)
A Hearty “Shake Hands” [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 3 August 1894]
[Editor: A poem by Philip Durham Lorimer. Published in The Euroa Advertiser, 3 August 1894.] A Hearty “Shake Hands” I know there is naught more delightful in hours. Than the shake of a hand from a friend, It covers my heart with the bloom of life’s flowers That I love … [Read more...] about A Hearty “Shake Hands” [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 3 August 1894]
From Parlour to Wood-Heap [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about From Parlour to Wood-Heap [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Queensland [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about Queensland [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
We Cannot Get All that We Wish or Desire [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about We Cannot Get All that We Wish or Desire [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
When I Am Gone [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about When I Am Gone [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
A Hearty Shake Hands [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about A Hearty Shake Hands [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Not Always [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about Not Always [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
God’s Language to Man [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about God’s Language to Man [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Phil McDermott and his hundred pounds [short story by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This short story by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Phil McDermott and his hundred pounds It was in the ’fifties, shortly after the golden days of Ballarat had broken their dawn and … [Read more...] about Phil McDermott and his hundred pounds [short story by Philip Durham Lorimer]
To Unanderra [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] To Unanderra There’s peace on the hills in the winter’s short day, When the cattle are fed from the stack ; When hay is yet sweet, ere … [Read more...] about To Unanderra [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Butcher-Bird [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Butcher-Bird I know of a song that is heard everywhere, That is soft and is true in its tone, Now sung in the Spring on the boughs … [Read more...] about The Butcher-Bird [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Illawarra [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Illawarra I know of a place where my love cannot die, In the depths of my nature it gleams, So tenderly kissed by the smiles of the … [Read more...] about Illawarra [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Some Beauties of Bowral [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Some Beauties of Bowral Unsettled thy clime, though thy pleasures are sweet On the long Wingecarribbee Fall, No hill is in sight but … [Read more...] about Some Beauties of Bowral [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
I’ll Climb the High Range [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] I’ll Climb the High Range I’ll climb the high range in my glee, When the mists are asleep in its arms, When the bird from its shelter … [Read more...] about I’ll Climb the High Range [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Old Fig Tree, Wollongong [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Old Fig Tree, Wollongong I look on thee oft, O thou marvellous tree, In thine evergreen robes on thy throne, So gracefully arched … [Read more...] about The Old Fig Tree, Wollongong [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Round the Coast at Kiama [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Round the Coast at Kiama Oh ! nigh to the roar of the broken sea-waves Of the cliff-bordered ocean I roam, Where the billows are … [Read more...] about Round the Coast at Kiama [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
I Live in the Wilds [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] I Live in the Wilds I live in the wilds, where the rush of the stream Is the song that awakes me at morn, In that moment when slumber … [Read more...] about I Live in the Wilds [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Bell-Bird [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Bell-Bird Where the myall trees are growing On the soil that’s sooty black, Where the salt-bush lines the border Of the long, … [Read more...] about The Bell-Bird [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Returning To My Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Returning To My Cave Again I return, in my gladness to be In the wilds, where my spirit can roam, Where Nature unrolls ev’ry beauty to … [Read more...] about Returning To My Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Traveller’s Joy [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Traveller’s Joy Thou’rt first on the hills at the wak’ning of Spring, In thy haste to be touched by her hand, Like amethyst beads … [Read more...] about The Traveller’s Joy [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Jamberoo [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Jamberoo There was silence in the village, And a deep, delightful calm Seemed a prelude to the sweetness Of the coming morning’s … [Read more...] about Jamberoo [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Two Eagles [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Two Eagles It was ev’ning on the mountains, And the sun was covered o’er With the clouds that bore the thunder, For I knew its … [Read more...] about The Two Eagles [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Departing From My Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Departing From My Cave To-day over hills I have wandered away From my cave, my own quiet abode, Morn saw me go forth with a bright … [Read more...] about Departing From My Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
My Mountain Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] My Mountain Cave In the cave where I am living I have quietude of life ; There is not a creature near me, Nor the hum of human … [Read more...] about My Mountain Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]