[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] One By One With trust in God and her good man She settled neath the spur; The old slab dwelling, spick and span, Was world enough for her; The lamp-light kissed her raven … [Read more...] about One By One [poem by John O’Brien]
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The Little Irish Mother [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] The Little Irish Mother Have you seen the tidy cottage in the straggling, dusty street, Where the roses swing their censers by the door? Have you heard the happy prattle … [Read more...] about The Little Irish Mother [poem by John O’Brien]
Calling To Me [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Calling To Me Through the hush of my heart in the spell of its dreaming Comes the song of a bush boy glad-hearted and free; Oh, the gullies are green where the sunlight is … [Read more...] about Calling To Me [poem by John O’Brien]
Around the Boree Log [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Around the Boree Log Oh, stick me in the old caboose this night of wind and rain, And let the doves of fancy loose to bill and coo again. I want to feel the pulse of love … [Read more...] about Around the Boree Log [poem by John O’Brien]
Around the Boree Log and Other Verses [by John O’Brien, 1921]
[Editor: This book of poetry, written by “John O’Brien” (Patrick Hartigan), was published in 1921. As there are many older words and phrases in his poems, including quite a few of Irish origin, which may be unfamiliar to many readers, a glossary has been provided.] Around … [Read more...] about Around the Boree Log and Other Verses [by John O’Brien, 1921]