[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Back Again. Oh, my boy, come in, do, You are back at last; Years since last we saw you — How the time has passed! Have a bath and shave first? No? A cup of … [Read more...] about Back Again [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Lonely Crossing and Other Poems (Louisa Lawson 1905)
Coming Home [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Coming Home. Going round the back street, Through the twilight lane, While the folk at church meet — Coming home again. Faded hat and creasy, Long since it was … [Read more...] about Coming Home [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Lonely Crossing [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Lonely Crossing. A man on foot came down to the river, A silent man, on the road alone, And dropped his swag with a chill-born shiver, And sat to rest on a wind-worn … [Read more...] about The Lonely Crossing [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Preface [by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This preface by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Preface. “In putting my house in order” I decided to arrange and publish this unpretentious little collection of verses, some of which were composed before leaving … [Read more...] about Preface [by Louisa Lawson]
“The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems [by Louisa Lawson, 1905]
[Editor: This book of poetry, by Louisa Lawson, was published in 1905.] “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems by Louisa Lawson Contents [Preface] The Lonely Crossing Coming Home Back Again The Hour is Come A Friend in … [Read more...] about “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems [by Louisa Lawson, 1905]