[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Among The Thieves There’s a section of the city which has barred its doors to pity — Which exists by rule of Chitty and by Act of Parliament ; There the lawyer and the agent … [Read more...] about Among The Thieves [poem by Grant Hervey]
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Thro’ Storm and Gloom [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Thro’ Storm and Gloom ’Tis care and sorrow that try love, And declare it false or true ; Will the stars in the eyes of thy love Shine aye with a steadfast hue ? For ’tis only … [Read more...] about Thro’ Storm and Gloom [poem by Grant Hervey]
His Monument [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] His Monument A paltry hundred pounds — £100,000 was expected — have been subscribed in M.L. for the Seddon Memorial. What need has he for carven stone — what need for granite … [Read more...] about His Monument [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Passing of Captain Banks [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Passing of Captain Banks [Captain James Banks, the “Old Man” of the Australasian mercantile marine, died last year, after fifty years’ service at sea.] There’s an island … [Read more...] about The Passing of Captain Banks [poem by Grant Hervey]
“When The Doctor Will Not Come” [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] “When The Doctor Will Not Come” In the dark I see him ride, Down the track two arms-lengths wide, Loping sadly, loping slowly thro’ the constant-falling rain. Branches strike … [Read more...] about “When The Doctor Will Not Come” [poem by Grant Hervey]
Back to the Bush [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Back to the Bush It is good, now and then, to turn back from the city, Aye, to leave all its worry and travail and rush ; To speed forth where the gums in majestic … [Read more...] about Back to the Bush [poem by Grant Hervey]
Going Blind [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Going Blind Is this the end of every hope, Of all the plans I made, To shut mine eyes and sadly grope Through life in gloom arrayed ? No more to see the shining stars, No … [Read more...] about Going Blind [poem by Grant Hervey]
A Vagabond Heart [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] A Vagabond Heart There are vagabond lovers a-wander Out there where the stars seem to ponder, As they shine in the sky’s curving dome ; There are hearts that have strayed from … [Read more...] about A Vagabond Heart [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Need For Men [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Need For Men The world needs Men — the world needs earnest fighters, Strong men endowed with granite wills ; The world needs scribes — needs grim, defiant writers Whose ink … [Read more...] about The Need For Men [poem by Grant Hervey]
“The Man You Might Have Been” [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] “The Man You Might Have Been” There’s a fearsome lot of pages filled by pessimistic sages — Men who sing glad songs no longer, but deplore the festive scene ; And these scribes … [Read more...] about “The Man You Might Have Been” [poem by Grant Hervey]
In Praise of Children [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] In Praise of Children Give me the kids for comrades — I’m tired of politicians, I’m weary of the wantons, and hard-eyed men of trade ; Call in a troop of children — dear, … [Read more...] about In Praise of Children [poem by Grant Hervey]
Mulga-Land [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Mulga-Land Land of stars and stunted gum, where the crawling camels come To the “soaks” at night, like phantoms freighted down with pain and woe ; Land of lustre and of love, … [Read more...] about Mulga-Land [poem by Grant Hervey]
Five Years [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Five Years I never see a woman, save To look upon and love her — When I am hidden in my grave I’ll wake when girls pass over. When ladies tread The earth o’erhead I’ll stir … [Read more...] about Five Years [poem by Grant Hervey]
Ballad of the Drums [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Ballad of the Drums Lo ! the thresher-drums are booming ’mid the hills at early morning — ’Tis the wheat that’s rolling mill-ward in a tawny, yellow stream ! Near the dawn our … [Read more...] about Ballad of the Drums [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Night I Spent in Quod [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Night I Spent in Quod I spent a night in Quod last year — in plain, unvarnished Quod ; And I shall marshal swiftly here the myriad thoughts which trod Across my brain that … [Read more...] about The Night I Spent in Quod [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Gods and the Girls [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Gods and the Girls There’s a toast that has waited proposing Since the first wine was pressed from the grape ; ’Tis a toast better far than the prosing Of the King and the … [Read more...] about The Gods and the Girls [poem by Grant Hervey]
Upon The Hills [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Upon The Hills There is a nobler, purer air Upon the Hills ; An atmosphere — a breath so rare My being thrills With the delights of living ! There is no rancour and no strife … [Read more...] about Upon The Hills [poem by Grant Hervey]
Australians Yet [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Australians Yet I saw a Track shine out across The weariness and strife, And on it marched a Band that was The Vanguard of our Life. A small but loyal troop of men, With … [Read more...] about Australians Yet [poem by Grant Hervey]
Acknowledgment [Australians Yet and Other Verses, by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This preface by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Acknowledgment Of the verses contained in this first instalment of my Big-Australian message, the greater number originally appeared in the Bulletin. Others are reprinted from … [Read more...] about Acknowledgment [Australians Yet and Other Verses, by Grant Hervey]
Australians Yet and Other Verses [by Grant Hervey, 1913]
[Editor: This book of poems by Grant Hervey was published in 1913.] Australians Yet And Other Verses By Grant Hervey [Acknowledgment] Contents Australians Yet Upon the Hills The Gods and the Girls The Night I Spent in Quod Ballad of the Drums Five … [Read more...] about Australians Yet and Other Verses [by Grant Hervey, 1913]
The present status of Australian literature [letter from Grant Hervey, 25 September 1913]
[Editor: A letter from Grant Hervey regarding Australian literature; and mentioning his book of poetry, Australians Yet and Other Verses. Published in The Worker (Brisbane), 25 September 1913.] The present status of Australian literature. To the Editor. Sir, — The … [Read more...] about The present status of Australian literature [letter from Grant Hervey, 25 September 1913]