[Editor: This poem by P. I. O’Leary, printed posthumously, was published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 July 1945.] Wise Old Tailor, Death Saturday next, July 21, is the first anniversary of the death of Patrick Ignatius O’Leary, for many years news editor and … [Read more...] about Wise Old Tailor, Death [poem by P. I. O’Leary, 18 July 1945]
poetry about death
In a Graveyard [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] In a Graveyard “Blessed be God! for He created Death! And Death is rest and peace,” some bard has sung; I seem I hear the echo of his … [Read more...] about In a Graveyard [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
On the Death of a Rare Old Friend [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] On the Death of a Rare Old Friend Courage! poor heart of mine, purged in the tears Of broken love — death is an equal dole. Nor should one mourn the … [Read more...] about On the Death of a Rare Old Friend [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
A Bush Grave [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] A Bush Grave Below the Bend, where weirdly moans the breeze Among the willows weeping o’er his bed, And rustling reeds make mournful melodies, Like … [Read more...] about A Bush Grave [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Dead Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] XXVII. The Dead Love If my Love had lived to be — What she ev’n had proved to me — Stay of Heav’n, and guiding light, God! I had not known this … [Read more...] about The Dead Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Vale of Tears [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] XXVI. The Vale of Tears I know a vale whose calm repose In whispers tells of vanished years; This valley ’neath the frowning hills I call the … [Read more...] about The Vale of Tears [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Dirge [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] XXIV. Dirge Lovely Lilian has fled — Gone the Flower of Maidenhead: Gentle Lilian is dead! Softly, softly tread thou here; Lilian the calm … [Read more...] about Dirge [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
At a Deathbed [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] XXII. At a Deathbed I gaze upon thy face — Ah me! ’tis wondrous fair; I feel thy soft embrace, And my heart melts in prayer. It melts and … [Read more...] about At a Deathbed [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Black Horseman [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The Black Horseman “Who rides with me o’er Lota Lea,” Bill Duggan calls, and calls aloud, “This night so black, and along this track?” But the … [Read more...] about The Black Horseman [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Reaper [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The Reaper A reaper stood, with his shining blade, At the edge of a field of grain; “’Tis ripe for the Master’s harvest made,” He said; “I must … [Read more...] about The Reaper [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]