Una Shaw (1900-1970) (author)

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Australian Woman’s Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 1 December 1931.] For Remembrance. [For the Mirror.] The stiff-set laurel droops and fades When kings and conquerors seek the shades; The wan white lilies fade and fall On … [Read more...] about For Remembrance [poem by Una Shaw, 1 December 1931]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Australian Woman’s Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 21 July 1931.] Epitah. [For the Mirror.] Underneath the azure skies Sleepeth one with bluer eyes. He sleeps sound and takes his rest, Though the land with may is … [Read more...] about Epitah [poem by Una Shaw, 21 July 1931]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), August 1922.] Aribadzos. Aribadzos, merchantman From Tarshish far away, Decked in robes like the red sun Upon midsummer day. Aribadzos, trafficker In … [Read more...] about Aribadzos [poem by Una Shaw, August 1922]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), July 1922.] The Three Black Cats I walked across the village green, Where wondrous things are sometimes seen; When I looked up, the moon looked down — Like a … [Read more...] about The Three Black Cats [poem by Una Shaw, July 1922]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), February 1922.] Witch Fire. The night was hushed The trees were black and still, The moon was burnt with witch fire As she came o’er the hill. The black … [Read more...] about Witch Fire [poem by Una Shaw, February 1922]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), January 1922.] The Traffikers. A merchant came to Babylon Ten thousand years ago, With peacock fans and gilded bells, And pretty maids all in a row. And … [Read more...] about The Traffikers [poem by Una Shaw, January 1922]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), December 1920.] The Blue City. Canopus, the blue city, Thousands of years away, Slept in the yellow sunlight Through the long day. Canopus, the bright … [Read more...] about The Blue City [poem by Una Shaw, December 1920]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), September 1920.] Helen of Troy. I would that Helen had not died So many years ago, For there might still be with us men Who had sweet Helen in their … [Read more...] about Helen of Troy [poem by Una Shaw, September 1920]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), June 1920.] Memories. I sat in my bare room all night. With seven candles burning bright, Striving to scare away the horde That always share my bed and … [Read more...] about Memories [poem by Una Shaw, June 1920]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 April 1931.] The King of China’s Daughter. The King of China’s daughter Was fair and over-fair; Her eyes were bright as water, And gold was in her hair. Whene’er she sang in … [Read more...] about The King of China’s Daughter [poem by Una Shaw, 11 April 1931]

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 23 May 1931.] The Lost Princess. The King of China’s daughter Was walking all alone, She left the yellow mandarins, She left her gilded throne; She left the Prince, although she … [Read more...] about The Lost Princess [poem by Una Shaw, 23 May 1931]