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).] Reunion Hope teaches Pleasure to anticipate When wanderers beloved woo homing winds; And Fancy wings to meet them when she finds Their frail barks … [Read more...] about Reunion [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).] Youthful Folly Thrice foolish youth who spurn’st the kindly hand That Wisdom proffers, filled with priceless treasure, How canst thou build life’s … [Read more...] about Youthful Folly [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).] In the Moonlight How pensive now the resting earth appears, Wrapped in her mantle wov’n of silver beams! How beautiful the peaceful calm, that … [Read more...] about In the Moonlight [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).] Withered Shame What canst thou know of pleasure, poor old crone, Whose face foul Time with slits and dents hath filled? Thy shrunken breast, old … [Read more...] about Withered Shame [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).] Night ’Tis Night that gently draws her dusky cloak Round men’s dark deeds, as does a mother screen The creatures of her bearing. In between Dull … [Read more...] about Night [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).] Noon Now does old Sol, triumphant high, look down Upon such men and things as court his sight; And droning flies make dizzy circling flight; While … [Read more...] about Noon [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).] Morning Far over on the eastern bounds I see As ’twere a mist blown up from other lands; While far above some bird’s sweet lay commands, In … [Read more...] about Morning [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 Angler Where spring the drooping bulbs, which meet again The limpid stream that lily-kissed flows by, And bobs the cork, there waits with … [Read more...] about The Angler [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 Fools Fools find it hardest to affeer their wit; For, having none, how can they know they lack it? And, truly tricked, they tremble not to back … [Read more...] about On Fools [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).] Anger Anger, thou fearful furnace of the mind, Whose fiery bowels feed on Reason’s fame, Red seed of License, bearing baleful Shame, Of that foul … [Read more...] about Anger [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).] Sunrise Lend, O my Muse, awhile thy golden quill! For I would tell a vision, wondrous fair, Of rivers brimmed with molten metals rare, Now seen as … [Read more...] about Sunrise [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).] Toil’s Guerdon What man that has not known an end attained — A time the blood, at some high-gotten deed, Has pulsed along at passing fever … [Read more...] about Toil’s Guerdon [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 the Southern Cross Cross of the South, red-centred constellation, Token of peace, time-pointing land and sea, What, from the Larger Dog, doth … [Read more...] about To the Southern Cross [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).] A Rural Wedding God’s blessing be upon this humble throng — These rustics gaily joined in festal ring! How sweet the bride — no flow’ret born in … [Read more...] about A Rural Wedding [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).] In a Storm It blows! It rains! It hails! And let it so! The fire-tipped thunders roll across the sky! And let them! Lovely Nature seems to … [Read more...] about In a Storm [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).] From St. Killian’s Hill How sweet this air! How calm this gentle night! It seemeth as a chaste, a holy bride, Veiled in soft silvern beams, that … [Read more...] about From St. Killian’s Hill [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 Viewing a Beautiful Picture in the Art Gallery, Sydney What pomp and wealth of antique pageantry, What stately grace, what majesty … [Read more...] about On Viewing a Beautiful Picture in the Art Gallery, Sydney [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 the Power in Nature In the beginning man was near the brute: Then matter swayed his undeveloped mind; But it was Nature’s, breeding no … [Read more...] about On the Power in Nature [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).] Freedom or Death Freedom or death — I throw the gauntlet down! I give myself a hostage unto Fate! I shall find strength in fashioning her hate, If … [Read more...] about Freedom or 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).] Moreton Bay Look on the full-fair earth, ye more than blind, And there behold God’s Paradise indeed; Then, having looked, say truly if ye need, Or … [Read more...] about Moreton Bay [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).] By the Sea How soft this peaceful township slumbers here, Kissed unto dreaming by the drowsy waves! How beautiful each ripple as it laves, Dipped … [Read more...] about By the Sea [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 “Sonnets”.] SONNETS Life and Death The world is built upon two mighty pow’rs — Sweet Love, that … [Read more...] about Life and Death [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]