[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] The Glen of Arrawatta. A sky of wind! And while these fitful gusts Are beating round the windows in the cold, With sullen sobs of rain, behold I shape A Settler’s story of the … [Read more...] about The Glen of Arrawatta [poem by Henry Kendall]
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Mountain Moss [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Mountain Moss. It lies amongst the sleeping stones, Far down the hidden mountain-glade; And past its brink the torrent moans For ever in a dreamy shade. A little patch of … [Read more...] about Mountain Moss [poem by Henry Kendall]
Faith in God [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Faith in God. Have faith in God. For whosoever lists To calm conviction in these days of strife, Will learn that in this steadfast stand exists The scholarship severe of human … [Read more...] about Faith in God [poem by Henry Kendall]
On the Paroo [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] On the Paroo. As when the strong stream of a wintering sea Rolls round our coast, with bodeful breaks of storm, And swift salt rain, and bitter wind that saith Wild things and … [Read more...] about On the Paroo [poem by Henry Kendall]
Syrinx [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Syrinx. A heap of low dark, rocky coast Unknown to foot or feather! A sea-voice moaning like a ghost; And fits of fiery weather! The flying Syrinx turned and sped By dim … [Read more...] about Syrinx [poem by Henry Kendall]
Sutherland’s Grave [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] Sutherland’s Grave. [The first white man buried in Australia.] All night long the sea out yonder — all night long the wailful sea, Vext of winds and many thunders, seeketh … [Read more...] about Sutherland’s Grave [poem by Henry Kendall]
Alfred Tennyson [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] XII. Alfred Tennyson. The silvery dimness of a happy dream I’ve known of late. Methought where Byron moans, Like some wild gulf in melancholy zones, I passed tear-blinded! … [Read more...] about Alfred Tennyson [poem by Henry Kendall]
After Parting [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] XI. After Parting. I cannot tell what change hath come to you To vex your splendid hair. I only know One Grief: the Passion left betwixt us two, Like some forsaken … [Read more...] about After Parting [poem by Henry Kendall]
Rest [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] X. Rest. Sometimes we feel so spent for want of rest, We have no thought beyond. I know to-day, When tired of bitter lips and dull delay With faithless words, I cast mine … [Read more...] about Rest [poem by Henry Kendall]
Dante and Virgil [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Leaves from Australian Forests (1869).] IX. Dante and Virgil. When lost Francesca sobbed her broken tale Of Love, and Sin, and boundless Agony; While that wan Spirit by her side did wail And bite his lips for … [Read more...] about Dante and Virgil [poem by Henry Kendall]