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Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer (1901)

Farewell ! But Ah, How Soon ! [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Farewell ! But Ah, How Soon ! And must I say “ Farewell” to all That I have loved and wooed ; And only drink from memory’s hands Her … [Read more...] about Farewell ! But Ah, How Soon ! [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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The Song of the Forest [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Song of the Forest Oh, give me the song of the forest and vale, The soft warbling notes of the birds ; More precious to me than a … [Read more...] about The Song of the Forest [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Welcome Morn [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Welcome Morn Sequel to “A Sunset Wish” There in the East again My love is seen, Wak’ning in joyful strain The forest green. How … [Read more...] about Welcome Morn [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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A Sunset Wish [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] A Sunset Wish Leaps my wild heart to thee, Slow-setting sun ; Give it the joy to see Thy journey done. Opals in amber light, Like … [Read more...] about A Sunset Wish [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Belmore Waterfall [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Belmore Waterfall The morning’s wind has wakened all the flowering Of heather bells, and bloom of pink and white ; In heights the song … [Read more...] about Belmore Waterfall [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Fitzroy Waterfall [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Fitzroy Waterfall From the high headlands, rock-bound in their might, Where tier above tier of forests arise, From heights, now … [Read more...] about Fitzroy Waterfall [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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A Mountain Home [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] A Mountain Home Kangaroo Valley There is a mountain home among the ranges ; And ’round it there’s a wilderness which strongly … [Read more...] about A Mountain Home [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Macquarie Pass [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Macquarie Pass The grassy slopes rise from the base of mountains, Where yet their awful majesty is heard Through strains which come in … [Read more...] about Macquarie Pass [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Bundanoon [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Bundanoon A murm’ring noise, ’tis that of water rushing, Leaping the boulders in their onward speed ; A gurgling sound, ’tis that of … [Read more...] about Bundanoon [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Nature’s Child [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Nature’s Child Where the waters murmur swiftly, And the ripples gently play, In the joyous gleams of sunshine, Neath the tender … [Read more...] about Nature’s Child [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Rain [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Rain How sweet is the sound of the beautiful rain, As it falls o’er the face of the earth, Bringing joy and repose to our dwellings … [Read more...] about Rain [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Sir Henry Parkes [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Sir Henry Parkes In Memoriam Alas ! stern Death, thou hast at last entombed The agéd man, long crowned with laurels green ; We miss … [Read more...] about Sir Henry Parkes [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Dawn Upon Me In Thy Beauty [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Dawn Upon Me In Thy Beauty Dawn upon me in thy beauty, Let its radiance freely shine, That thy love my heart may quicken Till in … [Read more...] about Dawn Upon Me In Thy Beauty [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Life [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Life ’Tis a coming and a going through of still-increasing sorrow ; ’Tis a losing and a gaining of a melancholy power ; ’Tis a … [Read more...] about Life [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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In Life’s Grey Afternoon [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] In Life’s Grey Afternoon ’Tis not for me in life’s grey afternoon To take my walks where I would wish to roam, Nor yet to see the … [Read more...] about In Life’s Grey Afternoon [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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New Year Thoughts [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] New Year Thoughts ’Tis only a day, passing by in a year, And to-night it will number as one, The first of the new in its onward … [Read more...] about New Year Thoughts [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Welcoming Spring [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Welcoming Spring I’m robed in the garments of song, As I search for my love in the bowers ; I know she’ll be true to her promise, As … [Read more...] about Welcoming Spring [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Our Store Of Hope [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Our Store Of Hope We have in our hearts just a very large space That was opened when thought in us grew ; At first it was lit by our … [Read more...] about Our Store Of Hope [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Wake Me Not [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Wake Me Not Wake me not, while I can linger In my dreams o’er dawning day ; Let me then, in silent raptures, All my pulses wild, … [Read more...] about Wake Me Not [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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With Ministry Of Love [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] With Ministry Of Love Let us through this wide world wander, Dropping here and there a flower, For some soul whose heart is … [Read more...] about With Ministry Of Love [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Have Those Happy Moments Left Thee? [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Have Those Happy Moments Left Thee? Have those happy moments left thee, When thine hours of life were gay ? Are they resting, darling … [Read more...] about Have Those Happy Moments Left Thee? [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Some Day [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Some Day Some day I may see thee again, When I am forgotten by thee, And in thy heart will awaken The love that thou once hadst for … [Read more...] about Some Day [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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Dark Moments [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

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[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]

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[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]

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[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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