[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909. This poem defends Australia’s flora and fauna against those who viewed them as lacking colour and beauty.] A Protest. Oh ! ye who blame Australia, Who tauntingly upbraid Her woods for lack of … [Read more...] about A Protest [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
Poems (Agnes L. Storrie 1909)
Little Son [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909.] Little Son. The days are passing, one by one, Through a shadowy door, Blithely we see them enter, They return no more. Where do they go, and why, Out of our view ? Little son, give me your … [Read more...] about Little Son [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
Revelation [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909.] Revelation. Here, on this broad divan your dainty skirts were spread, Here is the dint made by your resting golden head, And yet, they tell me, O ! Heart’s Darling you are dead. The daffodils I … [Read more...] about Revelation [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
In the Surf [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909.] In the Surf. Here’s an ocean ball-room, come with me and dance a measure, Trip it, where the little waves are quarrelling for pleasure, At our feet the rainbow bubbles make a sudden sally, Quick … [Read more...] about In the Surf [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
My Father [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909.] To the Dear and Deathless Memory of MY FATHER I Dedicate This Little Book. ——— A string is snapped in the echoing lute, A chord in the harmony fallen mute, There’s a tint the less in the … [Read more...] about My Father [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
Poems [by Agnes L. Storrie, 1909]
[Editor: This book of poetry by Agnes L. Storrie was published in 1909. The book included several poems with the same title: “A Song” (x3), “To My Friend” (x2), and “Sydney Harbour” (x3); so as to distinguish them here from one another, their initial page numbers have been … [Read more...] about Poems [by Agnes L. Storrie, 1909]