[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Dream. Just as the grey dawning ’gan faintly to beam One still summer’s morning I dreamt a fair dream. I thought that my body was tenantless clay, And friends were … [Read more...] about A Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
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Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Lines. Oh, there is a being that haunteth my dreams When night sendeth slumber to me, So like thee that often in waking it seems It cannot be other than thee. But the … [Read more...] about Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Buried Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Buried Love. The sigh of the wind in the soft belahs, Is in tune with my thoughts to-night; That dwell as I stray ’neath the steel bright stars On a love that was pure … [Read more...] about Buried Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Reverie [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Reverie. Stern duty calls and I, alas! Must her behest obey, Must now in strength myself surpass Nor wavering thought betray. It is, it must be fate’s decree That … [Read more...] about A Reverie [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Petunia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Petunia. Wrung by heart-hunger and pledges unkept, Sleepless I walked while a silent world slept. Weeping because I was left by my own, Crushed by misfortune, to … [Read more...] about The Petunia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Divided [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Divided. Their path had divided, and never again Would merge into one as before it was twain. The course of true love had run smoothly until It suddenly parted, as … [Read more...] about Divided [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Woman’s Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Woman’s Love. I cared not what thy failings were, Thy faults I would not see; I only knew I loved thee well And thought thee true to me. I shunned amid life’s busy … [Read more...] about Woman’s Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Dream. Last night as I lay on my bed I dreamed a strange, sad dream. The pathway that I travelled led Along a sunlit stream That mirrored, as it swept along, The … [Read more...] about A Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Renunciation [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Renunciation. Thou sayest that I am heartless and a coward, That I with blandishments thy passion drew Until thy will was weakened and o’erpowered, Then back to thee … [Read more...] about Renunciation [poem by Louisa Lawson]
“So Many a Deed of Wrong for Right is Meant” [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] “So Many a Deed of Wrong for Right is Meant.” We will part now for ever, you and I, With a frozen smile and a faint good-bye; And a hand on the poisoned barb hard … [Read more...] about “So Many a Deed of Wrong for Right is Meant” [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Message of the Flowers [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Message of the Flowers. Flowers you gave me, fresh and bright, Sweet as joy and pure as light; Roses red and lilies white — Love-born children of delight. But … [Read more...] about The Message of the Flowers [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Lines. A boy in pain, a mother sigh — A strong man weep, a fair girl die. These things do wring my heart well-nigh, I know not why, I know not … [Read more...] about Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Life’s Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Life’s Dream. Dream I. Just as the starving cattle come To drink at fall of night, They came to me with falt’ring steps, And faces wan and white. And they were … [Read more...] about A Life’s Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
God Give Me Gold [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] God Give Me Gold. God give me gold that I may test The blessed sweets of perfect rest, For I am ill and hotly pressed. God give me gold! God give me gold that I may … [Read more...] about God Give Me Gold [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Squatter’s Wife [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Squatter’s Wife. Some years ago a squatter, while on a visit to the city, married a beautiful and gifted girl, who accompanied him to his home in the bush, to find, on … [Read more...] about The Squatter’s Wife [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Winter Wind [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Winter Wind. The winter wind! e wh-e-e, e wh-e-e! It bites and smites and chases me, And pelts with boughs and shrieks with glee, This winter wind so fierce and … [Read more...] about The Winter Wind [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Australia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Australia. Australia for ever! Beloved home giver, Bright haven of rest the wide ocean between How many in sorrow Take heart for the morrow, When nearing thy borders … [Read more...] about Australia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Plea for Australia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Plea for Australia. Come out from among them, ye sons of Australia! Come out and denounce them with tongue and with pen. Tear off from each traitor her honoured … [Read more...] about A Plea for Australia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
“Another for the Queen” [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] “Another for the Queen.” When you have sunk a score of holes, And drove a hundred more, And every blessed one has been Worse than the one before; And when on top of … [Read more...] about “Another for the Queen” [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Lines Written During a Night Spent in a Bush Inn [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Lines Written During a Night Spent in a Bush Inn. I wish now this heart with its pleading refrain Would freeze and be still, then this tumult of pain That mortals call … [Read more...] about Lines Written During a Night Spent in a Bush Inn [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Light in Darkness [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Light in Darkness. Sickness, sorrow, death, disgrace, All of these I have to face; Pain of body, fret of mind, Poverty, with bread to find. Restless day and sleepless … [Read more...] about Light in Darkness [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Pound a Mile [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Pound a Mile. The tar-boy looked perplexed to see Tom Dawson cut the skin, And Sweeper Bill remarked that he Had nothing in the bin. His eyes for want of sleep were … [Read more...] about A Pound a Mile [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Song of Bacchus [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Song of Bacchus. I laugh ha, ha! and I laugh ho, ho! For I think it a goodly thing To curse the high and to curse the low, And to rule both Beggar and King. The light … [Read more...] about Song of Bacchus [poem by Louisa Lawson]
To a Libertine [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] To a Libertine. There’s blood in the ink of her writing, The paper is stiffened with tears, And I with my conscience am fighting, And striving to quiet my fears. And … [Read more...] about To a Libertine [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Digger’s Daughter [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Digger’s Daughter. The waratah has stained her cheek, Her lips are even brighter; Like virgin quartz without a streak Her teeth are, but far whiter. Her eyes are … [Read more...] about The Digger’s Daughter [poem by Louisa Lawson]