[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Divided. Their path had divided, and never again Would merge into one as before it was twain. The course of true love had run smoothly until It suddenly parted, as … [Read more...] about Divided [poem by Louisa Lawson]
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Woman’s Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Woman’s Love. I cared not what thy failings were, Thy faults I would not see; I only knew I loved thee well And thought thee true to me. I shunned amid life’s busy … [Read more...] about Woman’s Love [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Dream. Last night as I lay on my bed I dreamed a strange, sad dream. The pathway that I travelled led Along a sunlit stream That mirrored, as it swept along, The … [Read more...] about A Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Renunciation [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Renunciation. Thou sayest that I am heartless and a coward, That I with blandishments thy passion drew Until thy will was weakened and o’erpowered, Then back to thee … [Read more...] about Renunciation [poem by Louisa Lawson]
“So Many a Deed of Wrong for Right is Meant” [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] “So Many a Deed of Wrong for Right is Meant.” We will part now for ever, you and I, With a frozen smile and a faint good-bye; And a hand on the poisoned barb hard … [Read more...] about “So Many a Deed of Wrong for Right is Meant” [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Message of the Flowers [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Message of the Flowers. Flowers you gave me, fresh and bright, Sweet as joy and pure as light; Roses red and lilies white — Love-born children of delight. But … [Read more...] about The Message of the Flowers [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Lines. A boy in pain, a mother sigh — A strong man weep, a fair girl die. These things do wring my heart well-nigh, I know not why, I know not … [Read more...] about Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Life’s Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Life’s Dream. Dream I. Just as the starving cattle come To drink at fall of night, They came to me with falt’ring steps, And faces wan and white. And they were … [Read more...] about A Life’s Dream [poem by Louisa Lawson]
God Give Me Gold [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] God Give Me Gold. God give me gold that I may test The blessed sweets of perfect rest, For I am ill and hotly pressed. God give me gold! God give me gold that I may … [Read more...] about God Give Me Gold [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Squatter’s Wife [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Squatter’s Wife. Some years ago a squatter, while on a visit to the city, married a beautiful and gifted girl, who accompanied him to his home in the bush, to find, on … [Read more...] about The Squatter’s Wife [poem by Louisa Lawson]
An Australian Song [song by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This song by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] An Australian Song. Come gather, brave Australian sons, And join us in a song, And if you like the way it runs Then make it roll along. For we can hold our own, we … [Read more...] about An Australian Song [song by Louisa Lawson]
The Winter Wind [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Winter Wind. The winter wind! e wh-e-e, e wh-e-e! It bites and smites and chases me, And pelts with boughs and shrieks with glee, This winter wind so fierce and … [Read more...] about The Winter Wind [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Australia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Australia. Australia for ever! Beloved home giver, Bright haven of rest the wide ocean between How many in sorrow Take heart for the morrow, When nearing thy borders … [Read more...] about Australia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Plea for Australia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Plea for Australia. Come out from among them, ye sons of Australia! Come out and denounce them with tongue and with pen. Tear off from each traitor her honoured … [Read more...] about A Plea for Australia [poem by Louisa Lawson]
“Another for the Queen” [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] “Another for the Queen.” When you have sunk a score of holes, And drove a hundred more, And every blessed one has been Worse than the one before; And when on top of … [Read more...] about “Another for the Queen” [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Lines Written During a Night Spent in a Bush Inn [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Lines Written During a Night Spent in a Bush Inn. I wish now this heart with its pleading refrain Would freeze and be still, then this tumult of pain That mortals call … [Read more...] about Lines Written During a Night Spent in a Bush Inn [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Light in Darkness [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Light in Darkness. Sickness, sorrow, death, disgrace, All of these I have to face; Pain of body, fret of mind, Poverty, with bread to find. Restless day and sleepless … [Read more...] about Light in Darkness [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Pound a Mile [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Pound a Mile. The tar-boy looked perplexed to see Tom Dawson cut the skin, And Sweeper Bill remarked that he Had nothing in the bin. His eyes for want of sleep were … [Read more...] about A Pound a Mile [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Song of Bacchus [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Song of Bacchus. I laugh ha, ha! and I laugh ho, ho! For I think it a goodly thing To curse the high and to curse the low, And to rule both Beggar and King. The light … [Read more...] about Song of Bacchus [poem by Louisa Lawson]
To a Libertine [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] To a Libertine. There’s blood in the ink of her writing, The paper is stiffened with tears, And I with my conscience am fighting, And striving to quiet my fears. And … [Read more...] about To a Libertine [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Digger’s Daughter [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Digger’s Daughter. The waratah has stained her cheek, Her lips are even brighter; Like virgin quartz without a streak Her teeth are, but far whiter. Her eyes are … [Read more...] about The Digger’s Daughter [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Hill of Death [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Hill of Death. No downward path to death we go, Through no dark shades or valleys low, But up and on, o’er rises bright, Toward the dawn of endless light. For not … [Read more...] about The Hill of Death [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Reformers [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Reformers. We lead the way, we lead the way, We rise alert to meet each day, We start the fight, we head the fray, We lead the way, we lead the way. We turn the … [Read more...] about The Reformers [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Twilight [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Twilight. Though labour may claim and cover The best of our waking hours, Whatever we owe another We feel that the dusk is ours. ’Tis then that the hard views … [Read more...] about Twilight [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Friend in Need [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Friend in Need. Friends will quickly leave you, Slight you and deceive you, Or will not believe you If you have a wrong. Those who hurt will hate you, Enemies will … [Read more...] about A Friend in Need [poem by Louisa Lawson]