[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Years After the War in Australia The big rough boys from the runs out back were first where the balls flew free, And yelled in the slang of the Outside Track : ‘By God, it’s a … [Read more...] about Years After the War in Australia [poem by Henry Lawson]
Verses Popular and Humorous (Henry Lawson 1900)
The Ballad of the Rouseabout [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Ballad of the Rouseabout A rouseabout of rouseabouts, from any land — or none — I bear a nick-name of the bush, and I’m — a woman’s son ; I came from where I camp’d last night, … [Read more...] about The Ballad of the Rouseabout [poem by Henry Lawson]
When the Ladies come to the Shearing Shed [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] When the Ladies come to the Shearing Shed ‘The ladies are coming,’ the super says To the shearers sweltering there, And ‘the ladies’ means in the shearing shed : ‘Don’t cut ’em too … [Read more...] about When the Ladies come to the Shearing Shed [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Boss over the Board [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Boss over the Board When he’s over a rough and unpopular shed, With the sins of the bank and the men on his head ; When he musn’t look black or indulge in a grin, And thirty or … [Read more...] about The Boss over the Board [poem by Henry Lawson]
How the Land Was Won [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] How the Land Was Won The future was dark and the past was dead As they gazed on the sea once more — But a nation was born when the immigrants said ‘Good-bye !’ as they stepped … [Read more...] about How the Land Was Won [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Lights of Cobb and Co. [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Lights of Cobb and Co. Fire lighted, on the table a meal for sleepy men, A lantern in the stable, a jingle now and then ; The mail coach looming darkly by light of moon and … [Read more...] about The Lights of Cobb and Co. [poem by Henry Lawson]
Song of the Old Bullock-Driver [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Song of the Old Bullock-Driver Far back in the days when the blacks used to ramble In long single file ’neath the evergreen tree, The wool-teams in season came down from … [Read more...] about Song of the Old Bullock-Driver [poem by Henry Lawson]
Old Stone Chimney [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Old Stone Chimney The rising moon on the peaks was blending Her silver light with the sunset glow, When a swagman came as the day was ending Along a path that he seemed to … [Read more...] about Old Stone Chimney [poem by Henry Lawson]
Reedy River [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Reedy River Ten miles down Reedy River A pool of water lies, And all the year it mirrors The changes in the skies, And in that pool’s broad bosom Is room for all the stars ; Its … [Read more...] about Reedy River [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Shakedown on the Floor [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Shakedown on the Floor Set me back for twenty summers — For I’m tired of cities now — Set my feet in red-soil furrows And my hands upon the plough, With the two ‘Black … [Read more...] about The Shakedown on the Floor [poem by Henry Lawson]
Mary Lemaine [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Mary Lemaine Jim Duff was a ‘native,’ as wild as could be ; A stealer and duffer of cattle was he, But back in his youth he had stolen a pearl — Or a diamond rather — the heart of a … [Read more...] about Mary Lemaine [poem by Henry Lawson]
Foreign Lands [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Foreign Lands You may roam the wide seas over, follow, meet, and cross the sun, Sail as far as ships can sail, and travel far as trains can run ; You may ride and tramp wherever … [Read more...] about Foreign Lands [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Rovers [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Rovers Some born of homely parents For ages settled down — The steady generations Of village, farm, and town : And some of dusky fathers Who wandered since the flood — The … [Read more...] about The Rovers [poem by Henry Lawson]
Sydney-Side [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Sydney-Side Where’s the steward ? — Bar-room steward ? Berth ? Oh, any berth will do — I have left a three-pound billet just to come along with you. Brighter shines the Star of … [Read more...] about Sydney-Side [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Outside Track [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Outside Track There were ten of us there on the moonlit quay, And one on the for’ard hatch ; No straighter mate to his mates than he Had ever said : ‘Len’s a match !’ ’Twill be … [Read more...] about The Outside Track [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Three Kings [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Three Kings * The East is dead and the West is done, and again our course lies thus :— South-east by Fate and the Rising Sun where the Three Kings wait for us. When our hearts … [Read more...] about The Three Kings [poem by Henry Lawson]
The Ports of the Open Sea [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Ports of the Open Sea Down here where the ships loom large in The gloom when the sea-storms veer, Down here on the south-west margin Of the western hemisphere, Where the might … [Read more...] about The Ports of the Open Sea [poem by Henry Lawson]
Preface [Verses Popular and Humorous, by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This preface by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Preface My acknowledgments of the courtesy of the editors and proprietors of the newspapers in which most of these verses were first published are due and are gratefully discharged … [Read more...] about Preface [Verses Popular and Humorous, by Henry Lawson]
Verses Popular and Humorous [by Henry Lawson, 1900]
[Editor: This collection of poems, written by Henry Lawson was first published in 1900. The book was also published in two separate parts, entitled Popular Verses and Humorous Verses.] Verses Popular and Humorous by Henry Lawson Author of “When the World Was Wide … [Read more...] about Verses Popular and Humorous [by Henry Lawson, 1900]
Trouble on the Selection [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Short Stories in Prose and Verse (1894) and Verses Popular and Humorous (1900).] Trouble on the Selection. You lazy boy, you’re here at last, You must be wooden-legged; Now, are you sure the gate is fast And all the … [Read more...] about Trouble on the Selection [poem by Henry Lawson]
A Derry on a Cove [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Short Stories in Prose and Verse (1894) and in Verses Popular and Humorous (1900).] A Derry on a Cove. ’Twas in the felon’s dock he stood, his eyes were black and blue; His voice with grief was broken, and his nose was … [Read more...] about A Derry on a Cove [poem by Henry Lawson]