[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916). This poem was the last in the book, as indicated by the word “Finis” at the top of the page.] Finis. Time. O Time! Time! Time! Thou wondrous mystery! Within whose rune and … [Read more...] about Time [poem by Joseph Furphy]
The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916)
Elegy on Lincoln [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] Elegy on Lincoln. Lincoln is gone — who ruled the Western Land From the Pacific to the Atlantic’s brim — And cold and nerveless lies the mighty hand That struck the fetters from … [Read more...] about Elegy on Lincoln [poem by Joseph Furphy]
The Death of President Lincoln [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] The Death of President Lincoln. (A Romance.) December 11th, 1867. The fleecy clouds had passed away Before the bright approach of day, And now the morning’s radiance … [Read more...] about The Death of President Lincoln [poem by Joseph Furphy]
“Are You the Cove?” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] “Are You the Cove?” “Are you the Cove?” He spoke the words As freeman only can. The squatter freezingly inquir’d, “What do you mean, my man?” “Are you the Cove?” His voice was … [Read more...] about “Are You the Cove?” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
Breaking the News [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] Breaking the News. Johnny’s drowned — here’s his clo’es Where he’s got to, we dunno; Sure enough, he never rose; So we thought we’d let you know. Gosh! the fright has knocked us … [Read more...] about Breaking the News [poem by Joseph Furphy]
Autograph Verses [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] Autograph Verses. (Written on board “Kyarra,” bound for W.A.) For Miss Eliza Cook. “Prove what Life can give of gladness; Seek for aught that merits trust — All thy mirth will … [Read more...] about Autograph Verses [poem by Joseph Furphy]
What the Heart of the Poet Said to the “Bulletin” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] What the Heart of the Poet Said to the “Bulletin.” Tell me not in future numbers That our thought becomes inane, That our metre halts and lumbers, When the Wattle blooms … [Read more...] about What the Heart of the Poet Said to the “Bulletin” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
In Memoriam [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] In Memoriam. (February, 1879.) A gentle loving thoughtful boy, But happy, gay and bright: A gleam of sunshine from the sky That filled a home with light. And whether busied … [Read more...] about In Memoriam [poem by Joseph Furphy]
Impromptu Lines [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] Impromptu Lines. Deem not this wielder of this pen The happiest bloque alive, For I am only five-foot-ten, And ye are ten-foot-five. Wherefore I clothe myself in jute, And … [Read more...] about Impromptu Lines [poem by Joseph Furphy]
A S.S.T.’s Lament [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] A S.S.T.’s Lament. Would I were a profit monger, Buying cheap, and selling dear, Groceries, or something stronger, Toys, or pipes, or sporting gear, Wrong, maybe, but ain’t it … [Read more...] about A S.S.T.’s Lament [poem by Joseph Furphy]