[Editor: This illustration, drawn by Frank P. Mahony, was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900. Henry Lawson is pictured in the foreground, with his “literary friend” reading and smoking in the background.] [My Literary Friend] “Once I wrote a little poem … [Read more...] about [My Literary Friend] [illustration, Verses Popular and Humorous]
Verses Popular and Humorous (Henry Lawson 1900)
[The Lights of Cobb and Co.] [illustration, Verses Popular and Humorous]
[Editor: This illustration, drawn by Frank P. Mahony, was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] [The Lights of Cobb and Co.] “A hundred miles shall see to-night the lights of Cobb and Co.!” Source: Henry Lawson. Verses Popular and Humorous, Angus … [Read more...] about [The Lights of Cobb and Co.] [illustration, Verses Popular and Humorous]
[Portrait of the Author] [illustration, Verses Popular and Humorous]
[Editor: This illustration of Henry Lawson, drawn by Frank P. Mahony, was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] [Portrait of the Author] Source: Henry Lawson. Verses Popular and Humorous, Angus and Robertson, Sydney, 1900, page ii (opposite title … [Read more...] about [Portrait of the Author] [illustration, Verses Popular and Humorous]
But What’s the Use [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] But What’s the Use But what’s the use of writing ‘bush’ — Though editors demand it — For city folk, and farming folk, Can never understand it. They’re blind to what the bushman … [Read more...] about But What’s the Use [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Grog-an’-Grumble Steeplechase [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Grog-an’-Grumble Steeplechase ’Twixt the coastline and the border lay the town of Grog-an’-Grumble In the days before the bushman was a dull ’n’ heartless drudge, An’ they say … [Read more...] about The Grog-an’-Grumble Steeplechase [poem by Henry Lawson]
A Word to Texas Jack [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] A Word to Texas Jack Texas Jack, you are amusin’. By Lord Harry, how I laughed When I seen yer rig and saddle with its bulwarks fore-and-aft; Holy smoke! In such a saddle how the … [Read more...] about A Word to Texas Jack [poem by Henry Lawson]
A Study in the “Nood” [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900. Lawson based this poem upon a true story.] A Study in the “Nood” ‘A sailor named Grice was seen by the guard of a goods train lying close to the railway-line near Warner Town (S.A.) in … [Read more...] about A Study in the “Nood” [poem by Henry Lawson]
A Little Mistake [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] A Little Mistake ’Tis a yarn I heard of a new-chum ‘trap’ On the edge of the Never-Never, Where the dead men lie and the black men lie, And the bushman lies for ever. ’Twas the … [Read more...] about A Little Mistake [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Professional Wanderer [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Professional Wanderer When you’ve knocked about the country — been away from home for years; When the past, by distance softened, nearly fills your eyes with tears — You are … [Read more...] about The Professional Wanderer [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Old Bark School [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Old Bark School It was built of bark and poles, and the floor was full of holes Where each leak in rainy weather made a pool; And the walls were mostly cracks lined with calico … [Read more...] about The Old Bark School [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Days When We Went Swimming [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Days When We Went Swimming The breezes waved the silver grass, Waist-high along the siding, And to the creek we ne’er could pass Three boys on bare-back riding; Beneath the … [Read more...] about The Days When We Went Swimming [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Men Who Come Behind [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Men Who Come Behind There’s a class of men (and women) who are always on their guard — Cunning, treacherous, suspicious — feeling softly — grasping hard — Brainy, yet without the … [Read more...] about The Men Who Come Behind [poem by Henry Lawson]
Here’s Luck! [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Here’s Luck! Old Time is tramping close to-day — you hear his bluchers fall, A mighty change is on the way, an’ God protect us all; Some dust’ll fly from beery coats — at least it’s … [Read more...] about Here’s Luck! [poem by Henry Lawson]
At the Tug-Of-War [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] At the Tug-Of-War ’Twas in a tug-of-war where I — the guvnor’s hope and pride — Stepped proudly on the platform as the ringer on my side; Old dad was in his glory there — it gave the … [Read more...] about At the Tug-Of-War [poem by Henry Lawson]
Constable M‘Carty’s Investigations [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Constable M‘Carty’s Investigations Most unpleasantly adjacent to the haunts of lower orders Stood a ‘terrace’ in the city when the current year began, And a notice indicated there … [Read more...] about Constable M‘Carty’s Investigations [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Ballad of Mabel Clare [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Ballad of Mabel Clare Ye children of the Land of Gold, I sing a song to you, And if the jokes are somewhat old, The main idea ’s new. So be it sung, by hut and tent, Where … [Read more...] about The Ballad of Mabel Clare [poem by Henry Lawson]
Rise Ye! Rise Ye! [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Rise Ye! Rise Ye! Rise ye! rise ye! noble toilers! claim your rights with fire and steel! Rise ye! for the cursed tyrants crush ye with the hiron ’eel! They would treat ye worse than … [Read more...] about Rise Ye! Rise Ye! [poem by Henry Lawson]
Billy’s ‘Square Affair’ [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Billy’s ‘Square Affair’ Long Bill, the captain of the push, was tired of his estate, And wished to change his life and win the love of something ‘straight’; ’Twas rumour’d that the … [Read more...] about Billy’s ‘Square Affair’ [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Captain of the Push [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Captain of the Push As the night was falling slowly down on city, town and bush, From a slum in Jones’ Alley sloped the Captain of the Push; And he scowled towards the North, and … [Read more...] about The Captain of the Push [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Boss’s Boots [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Boss’s Boots The shearers squint along the pens, they squint along the ‘shoots;’ The shearers squint along the board to catch the Boss’s boots; They have no time to straighten … [Read more...] about The Boss’s Boots [poem by Henry Lawson]
The God-Forgotten Election [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The God-Forgotten Election Pat M‘Durmer brought the tidings to the town of God-Forgotten: ‘There are lively days before ye — commin Parlymint’s dissolved!’ And the boys were all … [Read more...] about The God-Forgotten Election [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Stranger’s Friend [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Stranger’s Friend The strangest things and the maddest things, that a man can do or say, To the chaps and fellers and coves Out Back are matters of every day; Maybe on account of … [Read more...] about The Stranger’s Friend [poem by Henry Lawson]
Saint Peter [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Saint Peter Now, I think there is a likeness ’Twixt St. Peter’s life and mine, For he did a lot of trampin’ Long ago in Palestine. He was ‘union’ when the workers First began to … [Read more...] about Saint Peter [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Man from Waterloo [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Man from Waterloo (With kind regards to “Banjo.”) It was the Man from Waterloo, When work in town was slack, Who took the track as bushmen do, And humped his swag out … [Read more...] about The Man from Waterloo [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Green-Hand Rouseabout [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Green-Hand Rouseabout Call this hot? I beg your pardon. Hot! — you don’t know what it means. (What’s that, waiter? lamb or mutton! Thank you — mine is beef and greens. Bread and … [Read more...] about The Green-Hand Rouseabout [poem by Henry Lawson]