[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Petticoat Green I would not ask of a joyful man for his heart would be too cold; And I would go on a long … [Read more...] about Petticoat Green [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
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Song Be Delicate [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Song Be Delicate Let your song be delicate. The skies declare No war — the eyes of lovers Wake … [Read more...] about Song Be Delicate [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Green Singer [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Green Singer All singers have shadows that follow like fears, But I know a singer who never saw tears: A … [Read more...] about Green Singer [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Heart of Spring! [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Heart of Spring! O Heart of Spring! Spirit of light and love and joyous day So soon to faint beneath the … [Read more...] about Heart of Spring! [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Preface [to “Heart of Spring”, by A. G. Stephens]
[Editor: This preface by A. G. Stephens was published in Heart of Spring (1919).] Preface. John Shaw Neilson was born at Penola, South Australia, on 22nd February, 1872. By race he is all Scottish. His grandparents were William Neilson and Jessie MacFarlane of Cupar, Neil … [Read more...] about Preface [to “Heart of Spring”, by A. G. Stephens]
Heart of Spring [by John Shaw Neilson, 1919]
[Editor: This book of poetry by John Shaw Neilson (given here as “Shaw Neilson”) was published in 1919.] Heart of Spring by Shaw Neilson Contents [Preface] All the World’s a Lolly-Shop As Far as My Heart Can Go At the End of Spring Break of … [Read more...] about Heart of Spring [by John Shaw Neilson, 1919]
I’m Going Back Again to Yarrawonga [song by Neil McBeath, ca.1919]
[Editor: This song, written by Neil McBeath, would appear to be the source for the well-know Australian phrase “I’ll linger longer in Yarrawonga”. Published about 1919.] I’m Going Back Again to Yarrawonga Song Written, Composed & Sung in France Corp. Neil … [Read more...] about I’m Going Back Again to Yarrawonga [song by Neil McBeath, ca.1919]
An Australian poet singer [review of The Passionate Heart by Mary Gilmore, 15 February 1919]
[Editor: A review of Mary Gilmore’s book of poetry, The Passionate Heart. This article was published in The Press (Christchurch, New Zealand), 15 February 1919.] An Australian poet singer. That fine Australian singer, Mary Gilmore, gives us in her new volume a collection, … [Read more...] about An Australian poet singer [review of The Passionate Heart by Mary Gilmore, 15 February 1919]