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The Moods of Ginger Mick (C. J. Dennis 1916)

Glossary [for The Moods of Ginger Mick, by C. J. Dennis]

5 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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“A Gallant Gentleman” [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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The Game [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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To the Boys Who Took the Count [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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Rabbits [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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A Letter to the Front [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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The Straight Griffin [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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In Spadger’s Lane [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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The Singing Soldiers [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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Ginger’s Cobber [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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Sari Bair [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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The Push [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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The Call of Stoush [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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War [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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Duck an’ Fowl [poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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Introduction [to The Moods of Ginger Mick, poem by C. J. Dennis]

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[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]

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The Moods of Ginger Mick [by C. J. Dennis, 1916]

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[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]

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