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)]