year1901

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] I Live in the Wilds I live in the wilds, where the rush of the stream Is the song that awakes me at morn, In that moment when slumber … [Read more...] about I Live in the Wilds [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Bell-Bird Where the myall trees are growing On the soil that’s sooty black, Where the salt-bush lines the border Of the long, … [Read more...] about The Bell-Bird [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Returning To My Cave Again I return, in my gladness to be In the wilds, where my spirit can roam, Where Nature unrolls ev’ry beauty to … [Read more...] about Returning To My Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Traveller’s Joy Thou’rt first on the hills at the wak’ning of Spring, In thy haste to be touched by her hand, Like amethyst beads … [Read more...] about The Traveller’s Joy [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Jamberoo There was silence in the village, And a deep, delightful calm Seemed a prelude to the sweetness Of the coming morning’s … [Read more...] about Jamberoo [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Two Eagles It was ev’ning on the mountains, And the sun was covered o’er With the clouds that bore the thunder, For I knew its … [Read more...] about The Two Eagles [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Departing From My Cave To-day over hills I have wandered away From my cave, my own quiet abode, Morn saw me go forth with a bright … [Read more...] about Departing From My Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] My Mountain Cave In the cave where I am living I have quietude of life ; There is not a creature near me, Nor the hum of human … [Read more...] about My Mountain Cave [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Farewell ! But Ah, How Soon ! And must I say “ Farewell” to all That I have loved and wooed ; And only drink from memory’s hands Her … [Read more...] about Farewell ! But Ah, How Soon ! [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Song of the Forest Oh, give me the song of the forest and vale, The soft warbling notes of the birds ; More precious to me than a … [Read more...] about The Song of the Forest [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Welcome Morn Sequel to “A Sunset Wish” There in the East again My love is seen, Wak’ning in joyful strain The forest green. How … [Read more...] about Welcome Morn [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] A Sunset Wish Leaps my wild heart to thee, Slow-setting sun ; Give it the joy to see Thy journey done. Opals in amber light, Like … [Read more...] about A Sunset Wish [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Belmore Waterfall The morning’s wind has wakened all the flowering Of heather bells, and bloom of pink and white ; In heights the song … [Read more...] about Belmore Waterfall [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Fitzroy Waterfall From the high headlands, rock-bound in their might, Where tier above tier of forests arise, From heights, now … [Read more...] about Fitzroy Waterfall [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] A Mountain Home Kangaroo Valley There is a mountain home among the ranges ; And ’round it there’s a wilderness which strongly … [Read more...] about A Mountain Home [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Macquarie Pass The grassy slopes rise from the base of mountains, Where yet their awful majesty is heard Through strains which come in … [Read more...] about Macquarie Pass [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Bundanoon A murm’ring noise, ’tis that of water rushing, Leaping the boulders in their onward speed ; A gurgling sound, ’tis that of … [Read more...] about Bundanoon [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Nature’s Child Where the waters murmur swiftly, And the ripples gently play, In the joyous gleams of sunshine, Neath the tender … [Read more...] about Nature’s Child [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Rain How sweet is the sound of the beautiful rain, As it falls o’er the face of the earth, Bringing joy and repose to our dwellings … [Read more...] about Rain [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Sir Henry Parkes In Memoriam Alas ! stern Death, thou hast at last entombed The agéd man, long crowned with laurels green ; We miss … [Read more...] about Sir Henry Parkes [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Dawn Upon Me In Thy Beauty Dawn upon me in thy beauty, Let its radiance freely shine, That thy love my heart may quicken Till in … [Read more...] about Dawn Upon Me In Thy Beauty [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Life ’Tis a coming and a going through of still-increasing sorrow ; ’Tis a losing and a gaining of a melancholy power ; ’Tis a … [Read more...] about Life [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] In Life’s Grey Afternoon ’Tis not for me in life’s grey afternoon To take my walks where I would wish to roam, Nor yet to see the … [Read more...] about In Life’s Grey Afternoon [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] New Year Thoughts ’Tis only a day, passing by in a year, And to-night it will number as one, The first of the new in its onward … [Read more...] about New Year Thoughts [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]

[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Welcoming Spring I’m robed in the garments of song, As I search for my love in the bowers ; I know she’ll be true to her promise, As … [Read more...] about Welcoming Spring [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]