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year1869

By a River [poem by Henry Kendall]

12 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] III. By a River. By red ripe mouth and brown luxurious eyes Of her I love, by all your sweetness shed In far fair days, on one whose memory flies To faithless lights and … [Read more...] about By a River [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Laura [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] II. Laura. If Laura — lady of the flower-soft face — Should light upon these verses, she may take The tenderest line, and through its pulses trace What man can suffer for a … [Read more...] about Laura [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

A Mountain Spring [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869). This is the first in a set of twelve sonnets.] Twelve Sonnets. I. A Mountain Spring. Peace hath an altar there. The sounding feet Of thunder, and the ’wildering wings of … [Read more...] about A Mountain Spring [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

In the Valley [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] In the Valley. Said the yellow-haired Spirit of Spring To the white-footed Spirit of Snow, “On the wings of the tempest take wing, And leave me the valleys, and go.” And, … [Read more...] about In the Valley [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

King Saul at Gilboa [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] King Saul at Gilboa. With noise of battle and the dust of fray, Half-hid in fog, the gloomy mountain lay; But Succoth’s watchers, from their outer fields, Saw fits of flame and … [Read more...] about King Saul at Gilboa [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

By the Sea [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] By the Sea. The caves of the sea have been troubled to-day With the water which whitens, and widens, and fills; And a boat with our brother was driven away By a wind that came … [Read more...] about By the Sea [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Ogyges [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Ogyges. Stand out, swift-footed leaders of the horns, And draw strong breath, and fill the hollowy cliff With shocks of clamour, — let the chasm take The noise of many … [Read more...] about Ogyges [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Coogee [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Coogee. Sing the song of wave-worn Coogee — Coogee in the distance white With its jags and points disrupted, gaps and fractures fringed with light! Haunt of gledes, and restless … [Read more...] about Coogee [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Charles Harpur [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Charles Harpur. Where Harpur lies, the rainy streams, And wet hill-heads, and hollows weeping, Are swift with wind, and white with gleams, And hoarse with sounds of storms … [Read more...] about Charles Harpur [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Charles Harpur (1813-1868) (subject), Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Cleone [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Cleone. Sing her a song of the sun: Fill it with tones of the stream, — Echoes of waters that run Glad with the gladdening gleam. Let it be sweeter than rain, Lit by a … [Read more...] about Cleone [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Sitting by the Fire [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Sitting by the Fire. Ah! the solace in the sitting, Sitting by the fire, When the wind without is calling And the fourfold clouds are falling, With the rain-racks … [Read more...] about Sitting by the Fire [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

The Voyage of Telegonus [poem by Henry Kendall]

12 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] The Voyage of Telegonus. Ill fares it with the man whose lips are set To bitter themes and words that spite the gods: For, seeing how the son of Saturn sways With eyes and ears … [Read more...] about The Voyage of Telegonus [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Arakoon [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Arakoon. Lo! in storms, the triple-headed Hill, whose dreaded Bases battle with the seas, Looms across fierce widths of fleeting Waters beating Evermore on roaring … [Read more...] about Arakoon [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

The Last of His Tribe [poem by Henry Kendall]

12 May 2016 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] The Last of His Tribe. He crouches, and buries his face on his knees, And hides in the dark of his hair; For he cannot look up to the storm-smitten trees, Or think of the … [Read more...] about The Last of His Tribe [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, poetry about Aborigines, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

A Spanish Love Song [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] A Spanish Love Song. From Andalusian gardens I bring the rose and rue, And leaves of subtle odour, To weave a gift for you. You’ll know the reason wherefore The sad is with … [Read more...] about A Spanish Love Song [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

A Death in the Bush [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] A Death in the Bush. The hut was built of bark and shrunken slabs That wore the marks of many rains, and showed Dry flaws, wherein had crept and nestled rot. Moreover, round … [Read more...] about A Death in the Bush [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Bell-Birds [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Bell-Birds. By channels of coolness the echoes are calling, And down the dim gorges I hear the creek falling: It lives in the mountain where moss and the sedges Touch with … [Read more...] about Bell-Birds [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: featured poetry, poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, recommended poetry, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

To Damascus [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] To Damascus. Where the sinister sun of the Syrians beat On the brittle bright stubble, And the camels fell back from the swords of the heat, Came Saul with a fire in the soles … [Read more...] about To Damascus [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

On a Cattle Track [poem by Henry Kendall]

12 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] On a Cattle Track. Where the strength of dry thunder splits hill-rocks asunder, And the shouts of the desert-wind break, By the gullies of deepness, and ridges of … [Read more...] about On a Cattle Track [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: featured poetry, poetry Tagged With: double poetry, Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, recommended poetry, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Campaspe [poem by Henry Kendall]

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[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Campaspe. Turn from the ways of this Woman! Campaspe we call her by name — She is fairer than flowers of the fire — she is brighter than brightness of flame. As a song that … [Read more...] about Campaspe [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Moss on a Wall [poem by Henry Kendall]

12 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Moss on a Wall. Dim dreams it hath of singing ways, Of far-off woodland water-heads, And shining ends of April days Amongst the yellow runnel beds. Stoop closer to the … [Read more...] about Moss on a Wall [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Illa Creek [poem by Henry Kendall]

12 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Illa Creek. A strong sea-wind flies up and sings Across the blown-wet border, Whose stormy echo runs and rings Like bells in wild disorder. Fierce breath hath vexed the … [Read more...] about Illa Creek [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

At Euroma [poem by Henry Kendall]

12 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] At Euroma. They built his mound of the rough red ground, By the dip of a desert dell, Where all things sweet are killed by the heat, And scattered o’er flat and fell. In a … [Read more...] about At Euroma [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: good poetry, Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Araluen [poem by Henry Kendall]

12 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Araluen. River, myrtle-rimmed, and set Deep amongst unfooted dells — Daughter of grey hills of wet, Born by mossed and yellow wells — Now that soft September lays Tender … [Read more...] about Araluen [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

Euroclydon [poem by Henry Kendall]

12 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Euroclydon. On the storm-cloven Cape The bitter waves roll, With the bergs of the Pole, And the darks and the damps of the Northern Sea: For the storm-cloven Cape Is an alien … [Read more...] about Euroclydon [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), Leaves from Australian Forests (Henry Kendall 1869), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1869

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