year1908

[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The Knight-Errant’s Finest Gold More dear to me than wealth of gold With which my Queen is crowned Than all the riches Kings may hold, Or may in … [Read more...] about The Knight-Errant’s Finest Gold [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).] Unsympathy Too often do we lightly judge Not knowing what the circumstance; And what we well might give we grudge, Thus starving souls — to death, … [Read more...] about Unsympathy [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 Goal Hold! Hold, base heart! for every action brings Its measure, and more bitter at the last — The goal is but the sum of all our actions. On! … [Read more...] about The Goal [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).] Be Persistent! The plums are but for those who prove persistent; Then scorn each rival’s darts as non-existent: Ev’n though they press your neck, be … [Read more...] about Be Persistent! [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 Plausible Arguer Your doctrine I believe as deputy — My wit has gone, and left its place to me. Source: William Blocksidge, Songs o’ the … [Read more...] about To a Plausible Arguer [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).] 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)]

[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)]

[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)]

[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)]

[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)]