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Philip Durham Lorimer

Dark Moments [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Dark Moments There is a deep calm now Within my breast ; Song on the summer’s bough Pleads for a rest. Truly the sheen fast … [Read more...] about Dark Moments [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Breaking the News [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Breaking the News Tell softly to my burdened heart, Thy sad, thy mournful news ; Naught else but dregs of grief are mine — The … [Read more...] about Breaking the News [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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The Hand of God [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Hand of God What though grief is heavy to bear, And briars our pathway fill, And disappointments ever seem Our very hearts to … [Read more...] about The Hand of God [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Sisters [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Sisters Somebody’s darling weeping, Out in the cold and the rain, Bitterly sobbing and sighing To be in her home again ; At home for … [Read more...] about Sisters [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Rose [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Rose Set in my heart’s most hallowed spot, Is one dear name ; With Love’s sweet, true forget-me-not, In Spring it came, Seeking just … [Read more...] about Rose [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Love Unspoken [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Love Unspoken Think not the less of me, though yet unspoken Is that true love I fondly bear to thee ; Thou art so happy, that I shrink … [Read more...] about Love Unspoken [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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The Last Gift [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Last Gift Take this flower, and when I leave thee, Dwell upon its hues divine, Nearest to thy heart then press it, ’Tis a gift … [Read more...] about The Last Gift [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Hear Me, O Night ! [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Hear Me, O Night ! Hear me, O Night ! take back the dream ! ’Tis all too bright for me; I would a radiant cloud should hide Such … [Read more...] about Hear Me, O Night ! [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Love’s Constancy [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Love’s Constancy Gently in thy bosom bear One fond wish expressed by me, Welling up from depths of care Only uttered unto thee … [Read more...] about Love’s Constancy [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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The Opening of the Bud [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Opening of the Bud Her dreams were like the sunset’s fleecy cloud, Changing from gold to purple tints, then grey ; A splendour in … [Read more...] about The Opening of the Bud [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Gertrude [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Gertrude I know a soul divinely fair, Of beauty pure and bright ; The darkest shadows cannot hide Her virgin feet in night. She … [Read more...] about Gertrude [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Love’s Awakening [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Love’s Awakening Give me now thy morning blushes, Tender be thy fond embrace, Let the beauty now entrance me Of thy young and lovely … [Read more...] about Love’s Awakening [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Thy Violet Eyes [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

2 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Thy Violet Eyes Come on morning’s wing to me, Come on rippling waves of song, Come with spreading tints of gold — Love is weary, … [Read more...] about Thy Violet Eyes [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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The Reaper Stood By [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Reaper Stood By A beautiful face ; ’Twas lit by the op’ning morn, Ranging her tresses since dawn. Alone by the deep waters … [Read more...] about The Reaper Stood By [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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The Lily [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Lily Oh ! what thoughts the opening lily Brings to me of Heavenly power ; Simple, modest, humble, lowly, Drooping soft this … [Read more...] about The Lily [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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From Highest Heights [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] From Highest Heights I hold that from a mountain range The vales are better seen, And oft we may be much too near The joys we love to … [Read more...] about From Highest Heights [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Our Mother’s Face [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Our Mother’s Face When, in childhood’s happy playtime, Innocence upon each brow, We would linger in our gambols, Asking, Where is … [Read more...] about Our Mother’s Face [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Thy Hand [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Thy Hand Wrest thou not the sweet remembrance, — The loving tender pressure of that hand, O ruthless Time, When innocence with … [Read more...] about Thy Hand [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Good-Bye ! [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Good-Bye ! ’Tis a word so full of beauty And so touching to the heart ; ’Tis a word so full of meaning, That without it who would … [Read more...] about Good-Bye ! [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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The Hawthorn [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Hawthorn This the Hawthorn, flower of May, Purest emblem of the Spring : With the breath of love it tells thee Of the pleasures … [Read more...] about The Hawthorn [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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I Will Leave Thee in the Sweetness [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] I Will Leave Thee in the Sweetness I have clasped thee to my bosom, And have heard the last “Good-bye” Make thee shudder in thy … [Read more...] about I Will Leave Thee in the Sweetness [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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The Ocean of Life [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Ocean of Life I’ve sailed o’er the Ocean of Life, Seen its smiles and its frowns in all forms ; Now fondly caressing sweet … [Read more...] about The Ocean of Life [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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I Love Thy Smiles — But Oh! Thy Tears ! [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] I Love Thy Smiles — But Oh! Thy Tears ! I love thy smiles — but oh ! thy tears, They swell devotion’s sigh, And bind thee closer to my … [Read more...] about I Love Thy Smiles — But Oh! Thy Tears ! [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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I’ll Fly Away With Thee [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] I’ll Fly Away With Thee I’ll fly away with thee to yonder mountain vale, And ’mong the flow’rets wild I’ll whisper thee love’s … [Read more...] about I’ll Fly Away With Thee [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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To the Memory of a Young Girl, Who Died Friendless in the Bush [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. In the contents, this poem is listed as “Death of a Friendless Girl in the Bush”.] To the Memory of a Young Girl, Who Died Friendless in the … [Read more...] about To the Memory of a Young Girl, Who Died Friendless in the Bush [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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