[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Green Gravel. Green gravel, green gravel, the grass is so green The fairest young lady that ever I’ve seen — Children’s Rhyme. Oh Molly, when the grass was green, When I was King and you … [Read more...] about Green Gravel [poem by E. J. Brady]
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Bells and Hobbles [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Bells and Hobbles. When our feet are in the stirrups, And our hands are to the reins, When the cities lie behind us And before us spread the plains, There’s a song of night and morning That … [Read more...] about Bells and Hobbles [poem by E. J. Brady]
For Your Birthday [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] For Your Birthday. Buds of the Summer Roses, Crimson, and gold, and white, Bells of the splendid Lilies, Freshened with dews of night; Blooms of old-fashioned gardens, Blooms of the Open … [Read more...] about For Your Birthday [poem by E. J. Brady]
Bells and Hobbles [by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This book of poetry by E. J. Brady was published in 1911.] Bells and Hobbles By E. J. Brady Contents [For Your Birthday] Bells and Hobbles Green Gravel Outposts Riverine Coasts of Dream Snowy River The Black-Soil Teams Rain in the … [Read more...] about Bells and Hobbles [by E. J. Brady]
Hymn for Missions [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 16 January 1913]
[Editor: This hymn by L. E. Homfray was published in Church Life (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 16 January 1913.] Hymn for Missions. Oh! God of Heaven, and earth and sea, Our longing cry goes up to Thee, That gathered in from every land Thine own redeemed shall safely … [Read more...] about Hymn for Missions [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 16 January 1913]
Glossary [for The Moods of Ginger Mick, by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This glossary by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Glossary GLOSSARY For use with “The Sentimental Bloke” and “Ginger Mick.” A.I.F. — Australian Imperial Forces. Alley, to toss in the. — To give up the ghost. Also ran, … [Read more...] about Glossary [for The Moods of Ginger Mick, by C. J. Dennis]
“A Gallant Gentleman” [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] “A Gallant Gentleman” A month ago the world grew grey fer me; A month ago the light went out fer Rose. To ’er they broke it gentle as might be; But fer ’is pal ’twus one uv them swift … [Read more...] about “A Gallant Gentleman” [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Game [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Game “Ho! the sky’s as blue as blazes an’ the sun is shinin’ bright, An’ the dicky birds is singin’ over’ead, An’ I’m ’ummin’, softly ’ummin’, w’ile I’m achin’ fer a fight, An’ … [Read more...] about The Game [poem by C. J. Dennis]
To the Boys Who Took the Count [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] To the Boys Who Took the Count See, I’m writin’ to Mick as a bloke to a bloke — To a cobber o’ mine at the front — An’ I’m gittin’ full up uv the mullock they poke At the cove that is … [Read more...] about To the Boys Who Took the Count [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Rabbits [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Rabbits “Ar! Gimme fights wiv foemen I kin see, To upper-cut an’ wallop on the jor. Life in a burrer ain’t no good to me. ’Struth! This ain’t war! Gimme a ding-dong go fer ’arf a … [Read more...] about Rabbits [poem by C. J. Dennis]
A Letter to the Front [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] A Letter to the Front I ’ave written Mick a letter in reply to one uv ’is, Where ’e arsts ’ow things is goin’ where the gums an’ wattles is. So I tries to buck ’im up a bit; to go fer … [Read more...] about A Letter to the Front [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Straight Griffin [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Straight Griffin “’Eroes? Orright. You ’ave it ’ow yeh like. Throw up yer little ’at an’ come the glad; But not too much ‘Three-’Earty-Cheers’ fer Mike; There’s other things that … [Read more...] about The Straight Griffin [poem by C. J. Dennis]
In Spadger’s Lane [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] In Spadger’s Lane Ole Mother Moon ’oo yanks ’er beamin’ dile Acrost the sky when we’ve grown sick o’ day, She’s like some fat ole Jane ’oo loves to smile On all concerned, an’ smooth … [Read more...] about In Spadger’s Lane [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Singing Soldiers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916). The later part of the poem mentions the troopship Southland, which was carrying Australian soldiers from Alexandria (Egypt) to Gallipoli (Turkey) when it was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea … [Read more...] about The Singing Soldiers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Ginger’s Cobber [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Ginger’s Cobber “’E wears perjarmer soots an’ cleans ’is teeth,” That’s wot I reads. It fairly knocked me flat, “Me soljer cobber, be the name o’ Keith.” Well, if that ain’t the … [Read more...] about Ginger’s Cobber [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Sari Bair [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Sari Bair So, they’ve struck their streak o’ trouble, an’ they got it in the neck, An’ there’s more than one ole pal o’ mine ’as ’anded in ’is check; But Ginger still takes … [Read more...] about Sari Bair [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Push [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Push Becos a crook done in a prince, an’ narked an Emperor, An’ struck a light that set the world aflame; Becos the bugles East an’ West sooled on the dawgs o’ war, A bloke called … [Read more...] about The Push [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Call of Stoush [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Call of Stoush Wot price ole Ginger Mick? ’E’s done a break — Gone to the flamin’ war to stoush the foe. Wus it fer glory, or a woman’s sake? Ar, arst me somethin’ easy! I … [Read more...] about The Call of Stoush [poem by C. J. Dennis]
War [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] War ’E sez to me, “Wot’s orl this flamin’ war? The papers torks uv nothin’ else but scraps. An’ wot’s ole England got snake-’eaded for? An’ wot’s the strength uv callin’ out our … [Read more...] about War [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Duck an’ Fowl [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Duck an’ Fowl Now, when a bloke ’e cracks a bloke fer insults to a skirt, An’ wrecks a joint to square a lady’s name, They used to call it chivalry, but now they calls it dirt, An’ … [Read more...] about Duck an’ Fowl [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Introduction [to The Moods of Ginger Mick, poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Introduction Jist to intrajuice me cobber, an’ ’is name is Ginger Mick — A rorty boy, a naughty boy, wiv rude ixpressions thick In ’is casu’l conversation, an’ the wicked sort o’ … [Read more...] about Introduction [to The Moods of Ginger Mick, poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Moods of Ginger Mick [by C. J. Dennis, 1916]
[Editor: This book of poetry by C. J. Dennis was published in 1916. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Moods of Ginger Mick By C. J. Dennis Author of “The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke,” etc. With Illustrations by Hal … [Read more...] about The Moods of Ginger Mick [by C. J. Dennis, 1916]
Rose Lorraine [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Rose Lorraine. Sweet water-moons, blown into lights Of flying gold on pool and creek, And many sounds, and many sights, Of younger days, are back this week. I cannot say I … [Read more...] about Rose Lorraine [poem by Henry Kendall]
After the Hunt [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] After the Hunt. Underneath the windy mountain walls Forth we rode, an eager band, By the surges, and the verges, and the gorges, Till the night was on the land — On the hazy, … [Read more...] about After the Hunt [poem by Henry Kendall]
Merope [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Merope. Far in the ways of the hyaline wastes — in the face of the splendid Six of the sisters — the star-dowered sisters ineffably bright, Merope sitteth, the shadow-like wife … [Read more...] about Merope [poem by Henry Kendall]