[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] VI. My Amorette As merry is my Amorette, A maiden dear to me, As is the sportive rivulet That plays along the lea; And no one knows A flower … [Read more...] about My Amorette [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
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The Sacred Flame [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).] V. The Sacred Flame I looked upon a maiden’s breast; It seemed to me a holy fane, Whose sacrificial fires did wrest, By turns, my peace and … [Read more...] about The Sacred Flame [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
With a Rose [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).] IV. With a Rose Dear maid, I send this rose to thee That it may tell thy love for me; And pray that next thy heaving breast, As did my heart, … [Read more...] about With a Rose [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
To 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).] III. To Love Goddess of the Night and Day, Of each man and thing, Thou canst bear the light away And the morning bring — Germ of Day and germ … [Read more...] about To Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Winter in Spring [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).] II. Winter in Spring My Love, my Love, the warbler’s above; The woods with his lays are ringing; On bending bough, all little birds now Their … [Read more...] about Winter in Spring [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
A Prayer [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 “Heart-Songs”.] HEART-SONGS I. A Prayer Love, in thine eyes I look, and see Much tenderness, alone … [Read more...] about A Prayer [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
God’s Greatest Gift [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).] 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)]
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)]