[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Robbie, Spadgie and Willie Wagtail” The little Robin, once again, And his good friend, the Sparrow, Were flying o’er a fence one day, When … [Read more...] about “Robbie, Spadgie and Willie Wagtail” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
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“Pom and Tom Again” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Pom and Tom Again” One day, when Pom was walking out, With Mistress, in the park, Bill said, “I’ll lob upon her back; It will be such a … [Read more...] about “Pom and Tom Again” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Willie Grows Up” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Willie Grows Up” Why! Who is this now flying round, So gaily in the sun? It must be Willie Wagtail! Yes! And he is having fun. He’s … [Read more...] about “Willie Grows Up” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Willie Takes a Tumble” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Willie Takes a Tumble” One day, our Willie Wagtail said, “My word! I’m feeling fit; My wings now have their feathers on; I’m off to find my … [Read more...] about “Willie Takes a Tumble” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
“Willie Wagtail is Hatched” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Willie Wagtail is Hatched” A little boy looked in a nest, And saw some eggs so wee; He said, “I must not touch them though, For soon they’ll … [Read more...] about “Willie Wagtail is Hatched” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
[Editor: This book of children’s poetry by Eva Oakley was published in 1950. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Willie Wagtail Two Little Romances and Other … [Read more...] about Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
Gray Eyes [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).] Gray Eyes Merry witches dance in my Love’s eyes — In my Love’s eyes of gray; And the glint of a sun-kissed jewel lies In those orbs where the merry … [Read more...] about Gray Eyes [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
I Love the Roses Red [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).] I Love the Roses Red I love the roses red, With scented breath that blow; But, though I love the roses red, None like thy lips I know! I love … [Read more...] about I Love the Roses Red [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
A Love 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).] A Love Song I love thee! I love thee! O, could I only tell The love for thee that lives in me; For, Love, I love thee well! O Love, O Love, I … [Read more...] about A Love Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
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).] 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)]
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). 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)]
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).] 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)]
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).] 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)]
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).] 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)]
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).] 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)]
On Reading [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)]
The Knight-Errant’s Finest Gold [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 Knight-Errant’s Finest Gold More dear to me than wealth of gold With which my Queen is crowned Than all the riches Kings may hold, Or may in … [Read more...] about The Knight-Errant’s Finest Gold [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Unsympathy [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).] Unsympathy Too often do we lightly judge Not knowing what the circumstance; And what we well might give we grudge, Thus starving souls — to death, … [Read more...] about Unsympathy [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Goal [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 Goal Hold! Hold, base heart! for every action brings Its measure, and more bitter at the last — The goal is but the sum of all our actions. On! … [Read more...] about The Goal [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Be Persistent! [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).] Be Persistent! The plums are but for those who prove persistent; Then scorn each rival’s darts as non-existent: Ev’n though they press your neck, be … [Read more...] about Be Persistent! [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
To a Plausible Arguer [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 Plausible Arguer Your doctrine I believe as deputy — My wit has gone, and left its place to me. Source: William Blocksidge, Songs o’ the … [Read more...] about To a Plausible Arguer [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Protest to an Author [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).] Protest to an Author What! making stuff to fill another book, As if such lumber did not lie in heaps, For fools and parasites to trip … [Read more...] about Protest to an Author [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Unknown Influence [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).] Unknown Influence The warbler sweetly to its lover sings; Yet all the wood with bated breath awaits The melody that through its temple rings — Thus … [Read more...] about Unknown Influence [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Vital Pinch [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 Vital Pinch How many who have almost reached the goal Fail at the last, and but because they lack The stamina to clinch the final … [Read more...] about The Vital Pinch [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Scandal [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).] Scandal Paltry indeed are they who thus conspire To pass along what-might-have-been so well: Who plays the deputy to serve a liar Is worse — he … [Read more...] about Scandal [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]