year1908

[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] St. Helena Thou gem of Moreton, sleeping in the sun As if contentment filled thy soul within, And not the wretchedness that branded sin For baser … [Read more...] about St. Helena [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).] To the Memory of Captain N. M. Schmidt, Who Perished in the Pacific Ocean While Gallantly Attempting the Rescue of His Crew Thou Captain brave, … [Read more...] about To the Memory of Captain N. M. Schmidt [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).] Thoughts On My Birthday How swift my years speed on! Thou, hoary thief, Hast stol’n another from the scanty hoard That earth, though fav’ring, could … [Read more...] about Thoughts On My Birthday [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).] To a Charitable Lady Friend Sweet flower of womanhood, dear kindly soul, How sad are words that rightly would convey A semblance of the charms that … [Read more...] about To a Charitable Lady 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).] The Life in Death Nature brings forth but to consume again: Each thing has death compounded in its parts. Why weep ye, then? The rule, ye broken … [Read more...] about The Life in Death [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).] To Matrimony Ah, Matrimony, thou art most unkind To many of my friends, who hesitate No single whit to hound the married state. “What guarantee is … [Read more...] about To Matrimony [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).] To Disappointment Say, Disappointment, crippler of conceit And dire companion to a pauper’s dole (For poor they count themselves who lack … [Read more...] about To Disappointment [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 Music of God’s Law O for a voice of subtle, solemn power — A voice deep-toned, of penetrating parts, Within the hollow chambers of men’s … [Read more...] about The Music of God’s Law [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).] Sloth’s Avenger Avaunt, grim spectre! tend no more my dreams To load them with a lust of carking care! Away, dark shade that would my soul … [Read more...] about Sloth’s Avenger [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).] Reunion Hope teaches Pleasure to anticipate When wanderers beloved woo homing winds; And Fancy wings to meet them when she finds Their frail barks … [Read more...] about Reunion [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).] Youthful Folly Thrice foolish youth who spurn’st the kindly hand That Wisdom proffers, filled with priceless treasure, How canst thou build life’s … [Read more...] about Youthful Folly [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 the Moonlight How pensive now the resting earth appears, Wrapped in her mantle wov’n of silver beams! How beautiful the peaceful calm, that … [Read more...] about In the Moonlight [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).] Withered Shame What canst thou know of pleasure, poor old crone, Whose face foul Time with slits and dents hath filled? Thy shrunken breast, old … [Read more...] about Withered Shame [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).] Night ’Tis Night that gently draws her dusky cloak Round men’s dark deeds, as does a mother screen The creatures of her bearing. In between Dull … [Read more...] about Night [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).] Noon Now does old Sol, triumphant high, look down Upon such men and things as court his sight; And droning flies make dizzy circling flight; While … [Read more...] about Noon [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).] Morning Far over on the eastern bounds I see As ’twere a mist blown up from other lands; While far above some bird’s sweet lay commands, In … [Read more...] about Morning [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 Angler Where spring the drooping bulbs, which meet again The limpid stream that lily-kissed flows by, And bobs the cork, there waits with … [Read more...] about The Angler [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 Fools Fools find it hardest to affeer their wit; For, having none, how can they know they lack it? And, truly tricked, they tremble not to back … [Read more...] about On Fools [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).] Anger Anger, thou fearful furnace of the mind, Whose fiery bowels feed on Reason’s fame, Red seed of License, bearing baleful Shame, Of that foul … [Read more...] about Anger [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).] Sunrise Lend, O my Muse, awhile thy golden quill! For I would tell a vision, wondrous fair, Of rivers brimmed with molten metals rare, Now seen as … [Read more...] about Sunrise [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).] Toil’s Guerdon What man that has not known an end attained — A time the blood, at some high-gotten deed, Has pulsed along at passing fever … [Read more...] about Toil’s Guerdon [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).] To the Southern Cross Cross of the South, red-centred constellation, Token of peace, time-pointing land and sea, What, from the Larger Dog, doth … [Read more...] about To the Southern Cross [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 Rural Wedding God’s blessing be upon this humble throng — These rustics gaily joined in festal ring! How sweet the bride — no flow’ret born in … [Read more...] about A Rural Wedding [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 Storm It blows! It rains! It hails! And let it so! The fire-tipped thunders roll across the sky! And let them! Lovely Nature seems to … [Read more...] about In a Storm [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]