[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Empty Cradle Lay it aside ; to-day a shadow fell Upon our little darling resting there, And now the sunbeams find the cradle … [Read more...] about The Empty Cradle [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer (1901)
Four Dark Thoughts [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.] Four Dark Thoughts At Morn, when first the light of day Dispels the clouds of night, And Beauty in her sweet array Of dew-drops … [Read more...] about Four Dark Thoughts [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Carte-de-Visite [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 Carte-de-Visite When years have left their lasting trace Of sorrow on my brow, And ’neath accumulating cares My spirit has to … [Read more...] about The Carte-de-Visite [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
I Cannot Sing, My Love, To-Day [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.] I Cannot Sing, My Love, To-Day I cannot sing, my love, to-day, There is a darkness o’er The vision of my spirit, which I ne’er have … [Read more...] about I Cannot Sing, My Love, To-Day [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The First Blight in Life [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 First Blight in Life Give me back, O Life, the sunshine Of mine earlier days, When with morn my soul went forth to Toil for empty … [Read more...] about The First Blight in Life [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
In Memoriam: M. A. U. D. [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.] In Memoriam: M. A. U. D. ’Tis o’er, and though the vision’s fled, I still can feel a silent bliss Borne from the regions of the … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: M. A. U. D. [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Broken Vows [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.] Broken Vows Written by request for a young gentleman Since thy vows to me are broken, And a cloud is passing o’er The life which … [Read more...] about Broken Vows [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Remembrance [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.] Remembrance O sweet Remembrance, only boon To closing eve, to pleasant noon : The only gleam of faded light, Unsoiled by death’s … [Read more...] about Remembrance [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Fallen Flower [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 Fallen Flower Tell me, Beauty, why thou’rt fallen, Cast from off a fairy throne. Stripped of all thy grace and sweetness, And thy … [Read more...] about The Fallen Flower [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Rose [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 Rose Oh ! give me that beautiful Rose, So lovely and tender of hue ; Morning’s blush on its soft bosom grows, And ’tis gemmed … [Read more...] about The Rose [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Those Happy Hours [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.] Those Happy Hours Hours of rapture come upon us Full of Heav’nly thoughts sublime ; Happy moments, foretastes only Of a bliss unknown … [Read more...] about Those Happy Hours [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Only A Violet [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.] Only A Violet. Only a violet growing Wild ’neath the shade of a tree ; Only a violet drooping, Hiding its beauty from … [Read more...] about Only A Violet [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Golden Tresses [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.] Golden Tresses Since manhood gleamed upon my brow I’ve thought about the fair. Mark, maiden, what I tell thee now — I love thy golden … [Read more...] about Golden Tresses [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
“Such Is Life!” [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.] “Such Is Life!” Written at the age of fourteen. “Such is life !” Yet, ah ! how easy ’Tis to cause a heart to sigh ! With those … [Read more...] about “Such Is Life!” [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Poet’s Lay [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 Poet’s Lay I’m a bird that will never be tamed, For my spirit is free and is proud ; High on mountain-tops and in the vales I … [Read more...] about The Poet’s Lay [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
V. Beulah [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 5 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] V. Beulah Parramatta, literally ‘head of the waters,’ a few miles … [Read more...] about V. Beulah [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
IV. The Delectable Mountains [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 4 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] IV. The Delectable Mountains By Christmas, Philip had travelled back … [Read more...] about IV. The Delectable Mountains [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
III. The Pilgrimage [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 3 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] III. The Pilgrimage It is the winter of 1884 ; the wanderer is on the … [Read more...] about III. The Pilgrimage [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
II. Vanity Fair [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 2 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] II. Vanity Fair From his early youth, Philip had a decided taste for … [Read more...] about II. Vanity Fair [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
I. The wilderness [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 1 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] I. The wilderness Crossing the border into Queensland, he proceeded … [Read more...] about I. The wilderness [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
Biographical sketch [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is the introductory section in the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. Following the introductory section were five parts to the … [Read more...] about Biographical sketch [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
Prefatory note [Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet]
[Editor: This is the preface to Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. The preface was written by Charlotte Russell, sister of Philip Durham Lorimer.] Prefatory note This little volume has been printed for circulation among my brother … [Read more...] about Prefatory note [Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet]
Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet [1901]
[Editor: Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet was published in 1901, four years after the death of Philip Durham Lorimer. It was edited by Edward Augustus Petherick, who had been commissioned by Philip’s sister, Charlotte Russell (who had married Sir … [Read more...] about Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet [1901]