[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Protest to an Author What! making stuff to fill another book, As if such lumber did not lie in heaps, For fools and parasites to trip … [Read more...] about Protest to an Author [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
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Unknown Influence [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Unknown Influence The warbler sweetly to its lover sings; Yet all the wood with bated breath awaits The melody that through its temple rings — Thus … [Read more...] about Unknown Influence [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Vital Pinch [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The Vital Pinch How many who have almost reached the goal Fail at the last, and but because they lack The stamina to clinch the final … [Read more...] about The Vital Pinch [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Scandal [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Scandal Paltry indeed are they who thus conspire To pass along what-might-have-been so well: Who plays the deputy to serve a liar Is worse — he … [Read more...] about Scandal [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Heredity [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Heredity ’Tis difficult to trust a father’s son Whose sire has sought the devil all his days, Ev’n though he worthy be to rank as one Well past the … [Read more...] about Heredity [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Peace [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Peace Peace, gentle Peace, poor plaything of the mind, Allotted to the lowly, kept from kings, That ministers the broken heart to bind, And speeds … [Read more...] about Peace [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Verbosity Astray [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Verbosity Astray ’Tis sad to hear a man’s misborn supernals, Whose tittering friends but think, the while they stare, A lexicon must lie in his … [Read more...] about Verbosity Astray [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Discord of Man’s Life [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The Discord of Man’s Life Why strange to know man’s music’s little worth Whose sounding-board is but a load of earth? None surely doubt, who know … [Read more...] about The Discord of Man’s Life [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Bought and Sold [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Bought and Sold He was bought and she was sold With a million discs of shining gold; He was sold and she was bought With a title stale that she … [Read more...] about Bought and Sold [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Bloated Arrogance [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908). This composition was the first in the section “Epigrams”.] EPIGRAMS Bloated Arrogance Say, why does Arrogance adopt A palace, when old Time has … [Read more...] about Bloated Arrogance [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
A Nation’s Strength [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] A Nation’s Strength Attend, O Muse! In language fair premise What forms the greatest power of all that lies Within the grasp of nations, young and … [Read more...] about A Nation’s Strength [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Spirit of the Woods [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The Spirit of the Woods Dear Spirit of the Woods, whose whisp’ring voice The keynote sounds of songs divine and floods My soul with music, how I … [Read more...] about The Spirit of the Woods [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Preacher in the Park [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The Preacher in the Park With in the Park, where meet each Sunday morn The lab’ring masses, from their toil released, A preacher stands, in raiment … [Read more...] about The Preacher in the Park [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Keynote of Australia’s Destiny [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The Keynote of Australia’s Destiny This is the keynote of her destiny — To fashion grand ideals, sound, and free From all the taints of narrowness, … [Read more...] about The Keynote of Australia’s Destiny [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
In a Graveyard [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] In a Graveyard “Blessed be God! for He created Death! And Death is rest and peace,” some bard has sung; I seem I hear the echo of his … [Read more...] about In a Graveyard [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Doctor Purgem’s Proem to a Metrical Lecture on Morals [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Doctor Purgem’s Proem to a Metrical Lecture on Morals Good Doctor Conscience well applies a purge That spurns a multitude of mental lepers; (Then … [Read more...] about Doctor Purgem’s Proem to a Metrical Lecture on Morals [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Mutability of Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The Mutability of Love If our love could live for ever, In kind hearts remain for aye, Who the blissful dream would sever? Who desire dear Love’s … [Read more...] about The Mutability of Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
A Woman’s Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] A Woman’s Love Woman’s pure love! Who has it, let him know He has the greatest gift earth can bestow; And let him then remember that, with love If … [Read more...] about A Woman’s Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
On the Death of a Rare Old Friend [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] On the Death of a Rare Old Friend Courage! poor heart of mine, purged in the tears Of broken love — death is an equal dole. Nor should one mourn the … [Read more...] about On the Death of a Rare Old Friend [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Sunset from Moreton Bay [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Sunset from Moreton Bay Attend, O truant Muse! Thy magic lend My barren verse; though better to behold The grain on hungry soil that grows than … [Read more...] about Sunset from Moreton Bay [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
A Bush Grave [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] A Bush Grave Below the Bend, where weirdly moans the breeze Among the willows weeping o’er his bed, And rustling reeds make mournful melodies, Like … [Read more...] about A Bush Grave [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Seddon, Farewell! [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Seddon, Farewell! Seddon, farewell! Done is thy duty here: No more, great spirit, shalt thou grace our sphere. Well run the race of one whom Fate … [Read more...] about Seddon, Farewell! [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Brisbane [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Brisbane Brisbane, thou art a city of the sun, A forest queen, a sea-nymph, joined in one! Here Summer loves to spin her lengthened rule, While … [Read more...] about Brisbane [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Moonlight on Moreton Bay [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Moonlight on Moreton Bay What wealth, fair Bay, the bright moon fondly brings To fill thy bosom, rising ’gainst the sky; Though many a foam-tossed … [Read more...] about Moonlight on Moreton Bay [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Thief and the Child [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908). This composition was the first in the section “Miscellaneous Verses”.] MISCELLANEOUS VERSES The Thief and the Child I. A thief, on plunder bent, … [Read more...] about The Thief and the Child [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]