[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] God’s Greatest Gift If wit were all, what wealth would fill The coffers of a few! But O, what teeming multitudes Would then be paupers, too! If … [Read more...] about God’s Greatest Gift [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Songs o’ the South (William Blocksidge 1908)
The Prayer and the Reply [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 Prayer and the Reply A mother, bending o’er her babe, with joy Its lovely innocence surveyed; And, fearing lest the storms her flower … [Read more...] about The Prayer and the Reply [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Youth [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).] Youth Time, O Time of fleeting Youth, Time of falsehood and of truth — Falsehood, in that Folly’s smile Best can then our wits beguile; Truth, in … [Read more...] about Youth [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
My Love [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).] My Love My Love is as fair as the flowers When Spring all her treasure is strowing! My Love is as sweet as the showers When November has buds all … [Read more...] about My Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Twilight [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).] Twilight Twilight, time of mystery, Roving Fancy finds in thee Such a friend as few may know — When the night with day contends, When the magic … [Read more...] about Twilight [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Retrospection [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).] Retrospection Was it a dream that came to me As once I slept an hour away? Is it a phantom that I see So plainly here to-day? Ah! tell me not that … [Read more...] about Retrospection [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Black Horseman [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 Black Horseman “Who rides with me o’er Lota Lea,” Bill Duggan calls, and calls aloud, “This night so black, and along this track?” But the … [Read more...] about The Black Horseman [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Lullaby [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).] Lullaby Slumber, Belovèd! No foe need you fear, For while you are sleeping my spirit is near, Guarding you ever; then sweetly dream on; Leaving you … [Read more...] about Lullaby [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
When Spring is Born [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).] When Spring is Born No more the snow is seen That crowned cold Winter’s reign: The grass unfolds its green, New-wakened from the plain. The … [Read more...] about When Spring is Born [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Father Sans [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).] Father Sans Up , my lads, and fill your cans; Drink a health to Father Sans — He who teaches mankind all things Worth the knowing, great and small … [Read more...] about Father Sans [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
To A Star [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 Star Fair star, thy peaceful beams descend Like blessings from above, My heart, that Care’s rude scourgings rend, With tender glances soon to … [Read more...] about To A Star [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Nocte Intempesta [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).] Nocte Intempesta There oft may come in the foulest night A vision so wondrous fair That we start from our bed in a kind of dread, Ah me! at … [Read more...] about Nocte Intempesta [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Away, O 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).] Away, O Folly! Away! Away! O Folly, away! For a fool’s e’er found with thee. Away, O Folly, thou jade so jolly! Away! Away from me! What though … [Read more...] about Away, O Folly! [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Cradle Song [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).] Cradle Song O sleep , my babe, while shadows steal The brightness from thy locks of gold! O sleep, my babe, for angels kneel, Thine eyes in ivory … [Read more...] about Cradle Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Reaper [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 Reaper A reaper stood, with his shining blade, At the edge of a field of grain; “’Tis ripe for the Master’s harvest made,” He said; “I must … [Read more...] about The Reaper [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Song of the Storm King [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).] Song of the Storm King A thousand miles of raging main I spurn beneath my hasting tread; I plough with scorn the foaming plain, And fill the … [Read more...] about Song of the Storm King [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
A Fool to His 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).] A Fool to His Folly Metté, coy and careless made By admiring glances, paid In too plentiful a fashion, Pretty Folly, have compassion! Have … [Read more...] about A Fool to His Folly [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Spanish Battle Song [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).] Spanish Battle Song Now comes, now comes the haughty foe — Their clashing arms resound; But we will lay their pride full low, And strow their limbs … [Read more...] about Spanish Battle Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
In the Woods [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 Woods When Night descends with her sable robe, And wraps the earth in shade, And the stars, o’ershone by the silver globe, In the heavens … [Read more...] about In the Woods [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
To a Child [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 Child Dear little maid, whose dainty mien Doth shame the lilies fair, I’ll thread thee a song of flowerets seen Blowing most rich and … [Read more...] about To a Child [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
An Outcast [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).] An Outcast She steals along, ah! deadly pale; And her eyes are dimmed and sad; And the babe at her breast —so fondly pressed To the milk that makes … [Read more...] about An Outcast [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The New Pan [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 New Pan Pan shall now returnèd be Past his former majesty — Healthy, holy, honest Pan, Broad’ning out the life of man! This with drugs has so … [Read more...] about The New Pan [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Forester’s Song [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).] Forester’s Song O, I am a King, and a mighty King! And I hold my court where the bell-birds sing — Where the bright steel gleams as my axe I … [Read more...] about Forester’s Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Temptation [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).] Temptation God! how sweet and wondrous fair — And standing there! God! how young and tender seeming — Or am I dreaming? For, alas, those glances … [Read more...] about Temptation [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Woodland Song [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).] Woodland Song Hear how the woodland rings When the gay warbler sings! Hark to the swelling note Bursting its tiny throat! Live, come live in the … [Read more...] about Woodland Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]