Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer (1901)

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Traveller’s Joy Thou’rt first on the hills at the wak’ning of Spring, In thy haste to be touched by her hand, Like amethyst beads … [Read more...] about The Traveller’s Joy [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Jamberoo There was silence in the village, And a deep, delightful calm Seemed a prelude to the sweetness Of the coming morning’s … [Read more...] about Jamberoo [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Two Eagles It was ev’ning on the mountains, And the sun was covered o’er With the clouds that bore the thunder, For I knew its … [Read more...] about The Two Eagles [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Departing From My Cave To-day over hills I have wandered away From my cave, my own quiet abode, Morn saw me go forth with a bright … [Read more...] about Departing From My Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] My Mountain Cave In the cave where I am living I have quietude of life ; There is not a creature near me, Nor the hum of human … [Read more...] about My Mountain Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[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]

[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]

[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]

[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]

[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]