Songs o’ the South (William Blocksidge 1908)

[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] A Vale I Know A vale I know where violets blow; But none as your eyes so blue! A vale I know where lilies grow; But none are as fair as you! I … [Read more...] about A Vale I Know [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). This composition was the first in the section “Metrical Exercises”.] METRICAL EXERCISES To the Supposed Fair I. Dear Heart, like blossoms born to … [Read more...] about To the Supposed Fair [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 Dead Half More than half the world is dead — In its business burièd: Wholly wed to hunting bread, More than half the world is … [Read more...] about The Dead Half [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).] Man His Own Gauge Each one, though prophet he or beast, Supplies the only test — No man is higher than his least, Nor lower than his … [Read more...] about Man His Own Gauge [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).] Low Desire, the Opportune Pimp All thieves, as well, perhaps, we are aware, Possess of patience but a paltry share; And this because they coach with … [Read more...] about Low Desire, the Opportune Pimp [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 Life In Death From death what life full-pulsing soon doth spring! A great Australian drought will thin a flock, And, thereby killing all the … [Read more...] about The Life in Death [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 Reading To read for profit must employ some pains — Who skims a book perchance the scum but gains, The while the gist ’neath cover still … [Read more...] about On Reading [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 Knight-Errant’s Finest Gold More dear to me than wealth of gold With which my Queen is crowned Than all the riches Kings may hold, Or may in … [Read more...] about The Knight-Errant’s Finest Gold [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).] Unsympathy Too often do we lightly judge Not knowing what the circumstance; And what we well might give we grudge, Thus starving souls — to death, … [Read more...] about Unsympathy [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 Goal Hold! Hold, base heart! for every action brings Its measure, and more bitter at the last — The goal is but the sum of all our actions. On! … [Read more...] about The Goal [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).] Be Persistent! The plums are but for those who prove persistent; Then scorn each rival’s darts as non-existent: Ev’n though they press your neck, be … [Read more...] about Be Persistent! [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).] To a Plausible Arguer Your doctrine I believe as deputy — My wit has gone, and left its place to me. Source: William Blocksidge, Songs o’ the … [Read more...] about To a Plausible Arguer [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).] Protest to an Author What! making stuff to fill another book, As if such lumber did not lie in heaps, For fools and parasites to trip … [Read more...] about Protest to an Author [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).] Unknown Influence The warbler sweetly to its lover sings; Yet all the wood with bated breath awaits The melody that through its temple rings — Thus … [Read more...] about Unknown Influence [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 Vital Pinch How many who have almost reached the goal Fail at the last, and but because they lack The stamina to clinch the final … [Read more...] about The Vital Pinch [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).] Scandal Paltry indeed are they who thus conspire To pass along what-might-have-been so well: Who plays the deputy to serve a liar Is worse — he … [Read more...] about Scandal [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).] Heredity ’Tis difficult to trust a father’s son Whose sire has sought the devil all his days, Ev’n though he worthy be to rank as one Well past the … [Read more...] about Heredity [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).] Peace Peace, gentle Peace, poor plaything of the mind, Allotted to the lowly, kept from kings, That ministers the broken heart to bind, And speeds … [Read more...] about Peace [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).] Verbosity Astray ’Tis sad to hear a man’s misborn supernals, Whose tittering friends but think, the while they stare, A lexicon must lie in his … [Read more...] about Verbosity Astray [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 Discord of Man’s Life Why strange to know man’s music’s little worth Whose sounding-board is but a load of earth? None surely doubt, who know … [Read more...] about The Discord of Man’s Life [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).] Bought and Sold He was bought and she was sold With a million discs of shining gold; He was sold and she was bought With a title stale that she … [Read more...] about Bought and Sold [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). This composition was the first in the section “Epigrams”.] EPIGRAMS Bloated Arrogance Say, why does Arrogance adopt A palace, when old Time has … [Read more...] about Bloated Arrogance [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]