[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] From St. Killian’s Hill How sweet this air! How calm this gentle night! It seemeth as a chaste, a holy bride, Veiled in soft silvern beams, that … [Read more...] about From St. Killian’s Hill [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
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On Viewing a Beautiful Picture in the Art Gallery, Sydney [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 Viewing a Beautiful Picture in the Art Gallery, Sydney What pomp and wealth of antique pageantry, What stately grace, what majesty … [Read more...] about On Viewing a Beautiful Picture in the Art Gallery, Sydney [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
On the Power in Nature [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 Power in Nature In the beginning man was near the brute: Then matter swayed his undeveloped mind; But it was Nature’s, breeding no … [Read more...] about On the Power in Nature [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Freedom or 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).] Freedom or Death Freedom or death — I throw the gauntlet down! I give myself a hostage unto Fate! I shall find strength in fashioning her hate, If … [Read more...] about Freedom or Death [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
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).] Moreton Bay Look on the full-fair earth, ye more than blind, And there behold God’s Paradise indeed; Then, having looked, say truly if ye need, Or … [Read more...] about Moreton Bay [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
On Finding One’s Faith [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 Finding One’s Faith Courage, my heart! e’en though I am but blind, Lacking a crystal compass for the way; Though storms abound in my uncertain … [Read more...] about On Finding One’s Faith [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
By the Sea [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).] By the Sea How soft this peaceful township slumbers here, Kissed unto dreaming by the drowsy waves! How beautiful each ripple as it laves, Dipped … [Read more...] about By the Sea [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Life and 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). This composition was the first in the section “Sonnets”.] SONNETS Life and Death The world is built upon two mighty pow’rs — Sweet Love, that … [Read more...] about Life and Death [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Dead 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).] XXVII. The Dead Love If my Love had lived to be — What she ev’n had proved to me — Stay of Heav’n, and guiding light, God! I had not known this … [Read more...] about The Dead Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Vale of Tears [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).] XXVI. The Vale of Tears I know a vale whose calm repose In whispers tells of vanished years; This valley ’neath the frowning hills I call the … [Read more...] about The Vale of Tears [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Send, O Cynthia! [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).] XXV. Send, O Cynthia! Send, O Cynthia, send thy beams To light my way by the woodland streams, Where sweet is the slumber that fills the … [Read more...] about Send, O Cynthia! [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Dirge [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).] XXIV. Dirge Lovely Lilian has fled — Gone the Flower of Maidenhead: Gentle Lilian is dead! Softly, softly tread thou here; Lilian the calm … [Read more...] about Dirge [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Alone [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).] XXIII. Alone What wonder if I weep and sigh! What wonder if my heart makes moan! For she has gone, has gone; and I Am left alone, alone! She … [Read more...] about Alone [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
At a Deathbed [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).] XXII. At a Deathbed I gaze upon thy face — Ah me! ’tis wondrous fair; I feel thy soft embrace, And my heart melts in prayer. It melts and … [Read more...] about At a Deathbed [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Hopeless 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).] XXI. Hopeless Love A vision came to me — so wondrous fair That all else seemed awhile to hold the breath And wait its passing, stilled, yea, calm … [Read more...] about Hopeless Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Dear Heart, With Thee! [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).] XX. Dear Heart, With Thee! Where beauty’s eyes are brightly beaming, And lovely lips like roses bloom, Where on the soft white cheeks are … [Read more...] about Dear Heart, With Thee! [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
My Love’s Glances [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).] XIX. My Love’s Glances What care I for the gadding crowds, that gaze In meaningless and full uncomely guise? One glance born in the deeps of my … [Read more...] about My Love’s Glances [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
To ———— [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).] XVIII. To ———— Thou temple pure of love and holy joy, Sweet fane, here all my homage now I bring — The which I pledge a spotless offering — And … [Read more...] about To ———— [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Maid with Azure Eyes [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).] XVII. Maid with Azure Eyes Sweet maid, sweet maid with azure eyes, What visions in my soul arise When those pure orbs their spells devise, Sweet … [Read more...] about Maid with Azure Eyes [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
True 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).] XVI. True Love Maiden, I have often seen Lips that put the rose to shame; While the pearls that hung between, Who would not be proud to … [Read more...] about True Love [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Absence [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).] XV. Absence Love, how my soul doth swoon, beseeching thee — Complaining of the cruelty that time Doth add to cruel distance; yea, a … [Read more...] about Absence [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
To-Night I Long for Thee! [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).] XIV. To-Night I Long for Thee! To-night I long for thee, Love! Thy voice, so sweet and low, Like music played in minor keys, Would waken … [Read more...] about To-Night I Long for Thee! [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The Token [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).] XIII. The Token From out my garden fair This flower so sweet I chose; ’Tis robed in colours rare; It is a fragrant rose. O take it, Love, … [Read more...] about The Token [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
On Parting [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).] XII. On Parting Though thy face is wet with tears, My heart, too, is breaking — Time shall bring to naught those fears Of my love’s … [Read more...] about On Parting [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Love’s Autumn [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).] XI. Love’s Autumn When Autumn dismantles the trees, Love, ’Tis dying they seem to be; And a pitiful tale the breeze, Love, Whispers to you and … [Read more...] about Love’s Autumn [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]