\"ButthoucanstturnafaceofcheerTogooddaysstillinstore；
ThouneedstnotcareforPainorFear——
Theycannotharmtheemore。\"
YetIrodeonwithsullenheart，Andsaidwithbreakingbreath，\"IfthouartheIthinkthouart，Thenslaymenow，ODeath!\"
Theveilwasfrommyeyesightdrawn——
\"Thouknowestnow，\"saidhe:
\"IamtheAngeloftheDawn!
Rideback，andwaitforme。\"
SoIrodebackatmorninglight，Andthere，besidemybed，FearhadbecomealilywhiteAndPainaroseofred。
AliceWerner。
BannermanoftheDandenongIrodethroughtheBushintheburningnoon，Overthehillstomybride，——
Thetrackwasroughandthewaywaslong，AndBannermanoftheDandenong，Herodealongbymyside。
Aday\'smarchoffmyBeautifuldwelt，BytheMurraystreamsintheWest；——
Lightlyliltingagaylove-songRodeBannermanoftheDandenong，Withablood-redroseonhisbreast。
\"Red，redroseoftheWesternstreams\"
Wasthesonghesangthatday——
Truestcomradeinhourofneed，——
BayMathinnahispeerlesssteed——
Ihadmyowngoodgrey。
Therefellasparkontheuplandgrass——
ThedryBushleaptintoflame；——
AndIfeltmyheartgocoldasdeath，AndBannermansmiledandcaughthisbreath，——
ButIheardhimnameHername。
Downthehill-sidethefire-floodsrushed，Ontheroaringeasternwind；——
Neckandneckwastherecklessrace，——
Everthebaymarekeptherpace，Butthegreyhorsedroppedbehind。
Heturnedinthesaddle——\"Let\'schange，Isay!\"
Andhisbridlereinhedrew。
Hesprangtotheground，——\"Looksharp!\"hesaidWithabackwardtossofhiscurlyhead——
\"Iridelighterthanyou!\"
Downandup——itwasquicklydone——
Nowordstowastethatday!——
Swiftasaswallowshespedalong，ThegoodbaymarefromDandenong，——
AndBannermanrodethegrey。
ThehotairscorchedlikeafurnaceblastFromtheverymouthofHell:——
ThebluegumscaughtandblazedonhighLikeflamingpillarsintothesky；……
Thegreyhorsestaggeredandfell。
\"Ride，ride，lad，——rideforhersake!\"hecried；——
IntothegulfofflameWereswept，inlessthanabreathingspaceThelaughingeyes，andthecomelyface，AndthelipsthatnamedHERname。
Sheboremebravely，thegoodbaymare；——
Stunned，anddizzyandblind，Iheardthesoundofaminglingroar——
\'TwastheLachlanRiverthatrushedbefore，Andtheflamesthatrolledbehind。
Safe——safe，atNammooragate，Ifell，andlaylikeastone。
Olove!thinearmswereaboutmethen，Thywarmtearscalledmetolifeagain，——
But——OGod!thatIcamealone!——
Wedwellinpeace，mybeautifuloneAndI，bythestreamsintheWest，——
ButoftthroughthemistofmydreamsalongRidesBannermanoftheDandenong，Withtheblood-redroseonhisbreast。
EthelCastilla。
AnAustralianGirl\"She\'sprettytowalkwith，Andwittytotalkwith，Andpleasant，too，tothinkon。\"
SirJohnSuckling。
Shehasabeautyofherown，AbeautyofapalertoneThanEnglishbelles；
YetsouthernsunandsouthernairHavekissedhercheeks，untiltheywearThedaintytintsthatoftappearOnrosyshells。
Herfrank，cleareyesbespeakamindOld-worldtraditionsfailtobind。
SheisnotshyOrbold，butsimplyself-possessed；
HerindependenceaddsazestUntoherspeech，herpiquantjest，Herquaintreply。
O\'erclassicvolumesshewillporeWithjoy；andtruescholasticloreWilloftengain。
Insportsshebearsawaythebell，Nor，undermusic\'ssirenspell，Todancedivinely，flirtaswell，Doesshedisdain。
ASongofSydney1894
Highheadlandsalljealouslyhidethee，Ofairestofsea-girdledtowns!
ThineOcean-spousesmilethbesidethee，Whileeachheadlandthreatensandfrowns。
LikeVenice，upheldonsea-pinion，Andfatedtoreigno\'erthefree，Thouwearest，insignofdominion，Thezoneofthesea。
Nowinterthyfertileslopehardens，OnewFlorence，setintheSouth!
Alllandsgivetheirflowerstothygardens，Thatglowtothybrightharbour\'smouth；
ThewaratahandEngland\'sredrosesWithstatelymagnoliasentwine，Gaysunflowersfillsea-scentedcloses，Allsweetwithwoodbine。
Thyharbour\'sfairflower-crownedislandsSeeflagsofallcountriesunfurled，Thousmilestfromgreen，sunlithighlandsToopenthinearmstotheworld!
DarkEast\'sandfairWest\'semulationsResoundfromeachhill-shadowedquay，Andoverthesongsofallnations，Thevoiceofthesea。
FrancisWilliamLauderdaleAdams。
SomethingItissomethinginthisdarkerdreamdementedtohavewrestledwithitspleasureanditspain:
itissomethingtohavesinned，andhaverepented:
itissomethingtohavefailed，andtriedagain!
ItissomethingtohavelovedthebrightestBeautywithnohopeofaughtbutsilenceforyourvow:
itissomethingtohavetriedtodoyourduty:
itissomethingtobetrying，tryingnow!
And，inthesilentsolemnhours，whenyoursoulfloatsdownthefarfaintfloodoftime——
tothinkofEarth\'sloverswhoareours，ofhersaviourssaving，suffering，sublime:
AndthatyouwithTHESEmaybeherlover，withTHESEmaysaveandsufferforhersake——
ITISJOYTOHAVELIVED，SOTODISCOVER
YOU\'VEALIFEYOUCANGIVEANDSHECANTAKE!
Gordon\'sGraveAlltheheatandtheglowandthehushofthesummerafternoon；
thescentofthesweet-briarbushoverbowinggrass-bladesandbroom；
thebirdsthatflitandpass；
singingthesongheknows，thegrass-hopperinthegrass；
thevoiceoftheshe-oakboughs。
Ah，andtheshatteredcolumncrownedwiththepoet\'swreath。
Who，whokeepssilentandsolemnhispassingplacebeneath？
~ThiswasapoetthatlovedGod\'sbreath；
hislifewasapassionatequest；
helookeddowndeepinthewellsofdeath，andnowheistakinghisrest。~
ToA。L。GordonInnight-longdays，inaeonswhereallTime\'snightsareone；
wherelifeanddeathsingpaeansasofGreeksandGalileans，neverbegunordone；
wherefate，theslowswoopingcondor，comesgloomingallthesky——
asyouhaveponderedIponder，asyouhavewanderedIwander，asyouhavedied，shallIdie？
LoveandDeathDeath？isitdeathyougive？Sobeit!ODeath，thouhastbeenlongmyfriend，andnowthypalecoolcheekshallhavemykiss，whilethefaintbreathexpiresonthystilllips，OlovelyDeath!
Comethen，loosehands，fairLife，withoutawail!
We\'vehadgoodhourstogether，andyouweresweetwhattimelovewhisperedwiththenightingale，tho\'everyourmusicbythelark\'swouldfail。
Comethen，loosehands!Ourlovertimeisdone。
Nowisthemarriagewiththeeternalsun。
Thehoursarefewthatrest，arefewandfleet。
Good-bye!Thegameislost:thegameiswon。
ThomasWilliamHeney。
AbsenceAh，happyairthat，roughorsoft，Maykissthatfaceandstay；
AndhappybeamsthatfromaboveMaychoosetohertheirway；
AndhappyflowersthatnowandthenTouchlipsmoresweetthanthey!
ButitwerenotsoblesttobeOrlightorairorrose；
ThosedaintyfingerstearandtossThebloomthatinthemglows；
Andcomeorgo，bothwindandraySheheedsnot，ifsheknows。
ButifIcomethychoiceshouldbeEithertoloveornot——
ForifImightIwouldnotkissAndthenbeallforgot；
AnditwerebestthylovetoloseIfloveself-scornbegot。
ARiverinaRoadNowwhilesomanyturnwithloveandlongingTowanlandslyinginthegreyNorthSea，Totheeweturn，hearts，mem\'ries，allbelonging，Dearlandofours，tothee。
West，everwest，withthestrongsunshinemarchingBeyondthemountains，farfromthissoftcoast，Untilwealmostseethegreatplainsarching，Inendlessmiragelost。
Alandofcampswhereseldomissojourning，Wheremenlikethedimfathersofourrace，Haltforatime，andnextday，unreturning，Fareeveronapace。
LastnighthowmanyaleapingblazeaffrightedThewailingbirdsofpassageintheirfile；
AnddawnseesashesdeadandemberswhitedWheremenhaddweltawhile。
Thesunmayburn，themirageshiftandvanishAndfadeandglarebyturnsalongthesky；
ThehazeofheatmayallthedistancebanishTotheuncaringeye。
Byspeech，ortongueofbirdorbrute，unbrokenSilencemaybrooduponthelifelessplain，Noranysign，faroffornear，betokenManinthisvastdomain。
Thoughtendergracethelandscapelacks，toospacious，Impassive，silent，lonely，tobefair，Theirkindnessswiftlycomesmoresoftandgracious，Wholiveortarrythere。
Allthathehas，incamporhomestead，proffersTostrangerguestatonceastrangerhost，Proudesttoseeacceptedwhatheoffers，Givenwithoutaboast。
Pass，ifyoucan，thedrover\'scattlestringingAlongthemilesofthewidetravelledroad，Withoutachallengethroughthehotdustringing，Kindthoughabruptthemode。
Acloudofdustwherepolish\'dwheelsareflashingPassesalong，andinitrollsthemail。
ComesfromtheboxasonthecoachgoesdashingThelonelydriver\'shail。
OrinthetrackastationyoungstermountedSitsinhissaddlesmokingfora\"spell\"，Ridesawhileonward；then，hisnewsrecounted，Partswithabrieffarewell。
To-daytheseplainsmayseemafacedefiant，Turn\'dtoamortalfoe，yetscorningfear；
Aswhen，withheavenatwar，anEarth-borngiantSawtheOlympiannear。
Comeyetagain!Nochild\'sfairfaceissweeterWithyoungdelightthanthiscoolbloomingland，Silentnomore，forsongsthanwingsarefleeter，Noblaze，butsunshinebland。
ThusinherlikenessthatstrangenaturemouldingMakesmanasmoody，sadandsavagetoo；
Yetinhisheart，likeher，apassionholding，Unselfish，kindandtrue。
Therefore，whilemanyturnwithloveandlongingTowanlandslyingonthegreyNorthSea，To-daypossessedbyothermem\'riesthrongingWeturn，wildWest，tothee!
23rdDecember，1891。
PatrickEdwardQuinn。
AGirl\'sGrave\"Aged17，OFABROKENHEART，January1st，1841。\"
Whatstoryishereofbrokenlove，Whatidyllicsadromance，WhatarrowfrettedthesilkendoveThatmetwithsuchgrimmischance？
Ipictureyou，sleeperoflongago，Whenyoutrifledanddancedandsmiled，Allgoldenlaughterandbeauty\'sglowInagirllifesweetandwild。
Hairwiththeredgold\'sluringtinge，Fineasthefinestsilk，VioleteyeswithagoldenfringeAndcheeksofrosesandmilk。
Somethingofthisyoumusthavebeen，Somethinggentleandsweet，TohavebrokenyourheartatseventeenAnddiedinsuchsaddefeat。
Hardlyoneofyourkinsfolklive，Itwasallsolongago，ThetaleofthecruellovetogiveThatlaidyouheresolow。
Loving，trusting，andfoullypaid——
Thestoryiseasilyguessed，AblottedsunandskiesthatfadeAndthisgrass-growngravetherest。
Whateverthecynicmaysourlysay，Withadashoftruth，Iween，Ofthegirlsoftheperiod，inyourdayTheyhadheartsatseventeen。
Deadofafashionoutofdate，SuchfollyhaspassedawayLikethehoopandpatchandmodishgaitThatwentoutwithanolderday。
Thestoneisbatteredandallawry，Thewordscanbescarcelyread，TherankreedsclusteringthickandhighOveryourburiedhead。
IpluckonestraightasaPaynim\'slanceTokeepyourmemorygreen，ForthelordlysakeofoldRomanceAndyourown，sadseventeen。
JohnSandes。
`WithDeath\'sPropheticEar\'
Laymyrifleherebesideme，setmyBibleonmybreast，Foramomentletthewarningbuglescease；
AsthecenturyisclosingIamgoingtomyrest，Lord，lettestThouThyservantgoinpeace。
Butloudthroughallthebuglesringsacadenceinmineear，Andonthewindsmyhopesofpeacearestrowed。
ThosewindsthatwaftthevoicesthatalreadyIcanhearOftherooi-baatjessingingontheroad。
Yes，thered-coatsarereturning，Icanhearthesteadytramp，Aftertwentyyearsofwaiting，lulledtosleep，SincerankandfileatPotchefstroomwehemmedthemintheircamp，AndcutthemupatBronkerspruitlikesheep。
TheyshelledusatIngogo，butwegallopedintorange，AndweshottheBritishgunnerswheretheyshowed。
Iguessedtheywouldreturntous，Iknewthechancemustchange——
Hark!therooi-baatjessingingontheroad!
Butnowfromsnow-sweptCanada，fromIndia\'storridplains，FromloneAustralianoutposts，hitherled，Obeyingtheircommando，astheyheardthebugle\'sstrains，Themeninbrownhavejoinedthemeninred。
TheycometofindthecoloursatMajubaleftandlost，Theycometopayusbackthedebttheyowed；
AndIhearnewvoiceslifted，andIseestrangecolourstossed，\'Midtherooi-baatjessingingontheroad。
Theold，oldfaithsmustfalter，andtheold，oldcreedsmustfail——
Ihearitinthatdistantmurmurlow——
Theold，oldorderchanges，and\'tisvainforustorail，Thegreatworlddoesnotwantus——wemustgo。
Andveldt，andspruit，andkopjetothestrangerwillbelong，Nomoretotrekbeforehimweshallload；
Toowell，toowell，Iknowit，forIhearitinthesongOftherooi-baatjessingingontheroad。
InezK。Hyland。
ToaWaveWherewereyouyesterday？InGulistan，Withrosesandthefrenziednightingales？
RatherwouldIbelieveyoushiningranWithpeacefulfloods，wherethesoftvoiceprevailsOfbuildingdovesinlordlytreessethigh，Treeswhichencloseahomewhereloveabides——
Hisloveandhers，apassionedecstasy；
YourtonehascaughtitsechoandderidesMyjoylesslot，asfacedownpressedIlieUpontheshiftingsand，andhearthereedsVoicingathin，dissonantthrenodyUntothecliffandwind-tormentedweeds。
Aswiththefainthalf-lightsofjadetowardTheshoreyoucomeandshowaviolethue，IwonderifthefaceofmyadoredWaseverheldimportraituredbyyou。
Ah，no!ifyouhadseenhisface，stillprestWithinyourholdthepicturedearwouldbe，LikethatbrightportraitwhichsomovedthebreastOffairestGurdwithsoftunrestthatshe，Borninicehalls，shewhobutraisedhereyesAndscornfulquestioned，\"Whatislove，indeed？
Noneeverviewedit\'neaththesenorthernskies，\"——
Seeingthefacesoonlearnedlove\'sgentlecreed；
Butyouholdnothingtobecounteddear——
Onlyagiftofweedandbrokenshells；
YetIwillgatherone，soIcanhearThesoftremembrancewhichstillinitdwells:
Forintheshell，thoughbroken，everliesThemurmuroftheseawhenceitwastorn——
Soinawoman\'sheartthereneverdiesThememoryoflove，thoughlovebelorn。
BreadandWineAcupofopalThroughwhichthereglowsThecreamofthepearl，Theheartoftherose；
AndtheblueoftheseaWhereAustralialies，AndtheamberflushOfhersunsetskies，AndtheemeraldtintsOfthedragonflyShallstainmycupWiththeirbrilliantdye。
AndintothiscupIwouldpourthewineOfyouthandhealthAndthegiftsdivineOfmusicandsong，AndthesweetcontentWhichmusteverbelongToalifewellspent。
AndwhatbreadwouldIbreakWithmywine，thinkyou？
ThebreadofaloveThatispureandtrue。
GeorgeEssexEvans。
AnAustralianSymphonyNotasthesongsofotherlandsHersongshallbeWheredimHerpurpleshore-linestandsAbovethesea!
Aserstshestood，shestandsalone；
Herinspirationisherown。
FromsunlitplainstomangrovestrandsNotasthesongsofotherlandsHersongshallbe。
OSouthernSingers!Richandsweet，Likechimesofbells，ThecadenceswingswithrhythmicbeatThemusicswells；
Butundertones，weird，mournful，strong，Sweeplikeswiftcurrentsthro\'thesong。
Indeepestchords，withpassionfraught，Insoftestnotesofsweetestthought，Thissadnessdwells。
Isthishersong，soweirdlystrange，Somixedwithpain，Thatwhereso\'erherpoetsrangeIsheardthestrain？
BroodstherenospellupontheairButdesolationanddespair？
Novoice，saveSorrow\'s，tointrudeUponhermountainsolitudeOrsun-kissedplain？
ThesilenceandthesunshinecreepWithsoftcaressO\'erbillowyplainandmountainsteepAndwilderness——
Avelvettouch，asubtlebreath，Assweetaslove，ascalmasdeath，Onearth，onair，sosoft，sofine，TillallthesoulaspelldivineO\'ershadoweth。
Thegraygumsbythelonelycreek，Thestar-crownedheight，Thewind-sweptplain，thedimbluepeak，Thecoldwhitelight，ThesolitudespreadnearandfarAroundthecamp-fire\'stinystar，Thehorse-bell\'smelodyremote，Thecurlew\'smelancholynoteAcrossthenight。
Thesehavetheirmessage；yetfromtheseOursongshavethrownO\'erallourAustralhillsandleasOnesombretone。
Whencedoththemournfulkeynotestart？
FromthepuredepthsofNature\'sheart？
OrfromtheheartofhimwhosingsAnddeemshishanduponthestringsIsNature\'sown？
Couldtintsbedeeper，skieslessdim，Moresoftandfair，Dappledwithmilk-whitecloudsthatswimInfaintestair？
Thesoftmosssleepsuponthestone，Greenscrub-vinetraceriesenthroneThedeadgraytrunks，andbouldersred，RoofedbythepineandcarpetedWithmaidenhair。
Butfarandnear，o\'ereach，o\'erall，Above，below，HangsthegreatsilencelikeapallSofterthansnow。
Notsorrowisthespellitbrings，Butthoughtsofcalmer，purerthings，Likethesweettouchofhandswelove，Awoman\'stendernessaboveAfeveredbrow。
Thesepurplehills，theseyellowleas，Theseforestslone，Thesemangroveshores，theseshimmeringseas，Thissummerzone——
ShalltheyinspirenonoblerstrainThansongsofbitternessandpain？
Strikeherwildharpwithfirmerhand，Andsendhermusicthro\'theland，Withloftiertone!……
Hersongissilence；untoherItsmysteryclings。
SilenceistheinterpreterOfdeeperthings。
OforsonorousvoiceandstrongTochangethatsilenceintosong，TogivethatmelodyreleaseWhichsleepsinthedeepheartofpeaceWithfoldedwings!
ANocturneLikewearysea-birdsspentwithflightAndfaltering，TheslowhoursbeatacrossthenightOnleadenwing。
ThewildbirdknowswhererestshallbeSoe\'erheroam。
Heartofmyheart!apartfromtheeIhavenohome。
Afarfromthee，yetnotalone，Heartofmyheart!
LikesomesofthauntingwhisperblownFromHeaventhouart。
IhearthemagicmusicrollItswavesdivine；
ThesubtlefragranceofthysoulHaspassedtomine。
NordawnnorHeavenmyheartcanknowSavethatwhichliesInlightsandshadesthatcomeandgoInthysofteyes。
HereinthenightIdreamtheday，Byloveupborne，Whenthysweeteyesshallshineandsay\"Itisthemorn!\"
APastoralNaturefeelsthetouchofnoon；
Notarustlestirsthegrass；
Notashadowflecksthesky，Savethebrownhawkhoveringnigh；
NotarippledimstheglassOfthewidelagoon。
Darkly，likeanarmedhostSeenafaragainsttheblue，Risethehills，andyellow-greySleepstheplainincoveandbay，LikeashiningseathatdreamsRoundasilentcoast。
Fromtheheartofthesebluehills，Likethejoythatflowsfrompeace，CreepstheriverfarbelowFringedwithwillow，sinuous，slow。
SurelyherethereseemssurceaseFromthecarethatkills。
SurelyheremightradiantLoveFillwithhappinesshiscup，Wherethepurplelucerne-bloomFloodstheairwithsweetperfume，Nature\'sincensefloatingupTotheGodsabove。
\'Neaththegnarled-boughedappletreesMotionlessthecattlestand；
Chequeredcornfield，homesteadwhite，Sleepinginthestreaminglight，Fordeeptranceiso\'ertheland，Andthewingsofpeace。
Here，OPowerthatmovestheheart，Thouartinthequietair；
Here，unvexedofcodeorcreed，Manmaybreathehisbitterneed；
NorwithimpiouslipsdeclareWhatThouwertandart。
AllthestrongsoulsoftheraceThro\'theaeonsthathaverun，TheyhavecriedaloudtoThee——
\"Thouartthatwhichstirsinme!\"
AstheflameleapstowardsthesunTheyhavesoughtThyface。
Butthefaithshavefloweredandflown，Andthetruthisbutinpart；
ManyacreedandmanyagradeForThypurposeThouhastmade。
NonecanknowTheewhatThouart，Fathomless!Unknown!
TheWomenoftheWestTheyleftthevine-wreathedcottageandthemansiononthehill，Thehousesinthebusystreetswherelifeisneverstill，Thepleasuresofthecity，andthefriendstheycherishedbest:
Forlovetheyfacedthewilderness——theWomenoftheWest。
Theroar，andrush，andfeverofthecitydiedaway，Andtheold-timejoysandfaces——theyweregoneformanyaday；
Intheirplacethelurchingcoach-wheel，orthecreakingbullockchains，O\'ertheeverlastingsamenessofthenever-endingplains。
Intheslab-built，zinc-roofedhomesteadofsomelatelytakenrun，Inthetentbesidethebankmentofarailwayjustbegun，Inthehutsonnewselections，inthecampsofman\'sunrest，OnthefrontiersoftheNation，livetheWomenoftheWest。
Theredsunrobstheirbeauty，and，inwearinessandpain，Theslowyearsstealthenamelessgracethatnevercomesagain；
Andtherearehoursmencannotsoothe，andwordsmencannotsay——
Thenearestwoman\'sfacemaybeahundredmilesaway。
Thewidebushholdsthesecretsoftheirlonginganddesires，Whenthewhitestarsinreverencelighttheirholyaltarfires，Andsilence，likethetouchofGod，sinksdeepintothebreast——
PerchanceHehearsandunderstandstheWomenoftheWest。
Forthemnotrumpetsoundsthecall，nopoetplieshisarts——
Theyonlyhearthebeatingoftheirgallant，lovinghearts。
Buttheyhavesungwithsilentlivesthesongallsongsabove——
Theholinessofsacrifice，thedignityoflove。
Wellhaveweheldourfather\'screed。Nocallhaspassedusby。
Wefacedandfoughtthewilderness，wesentoursonstodie。
Andwehaveheartstodoanddare，andyet，o\'eralltherest，TheheartsthatmadetheNationweretheWomenoftheWest。
MaryColborne-Veel。
`WhatLookhathShe？\'
Whatlookhathshe，Whatmajestie，Thatmustsohighapproveher？
WhatgracesmoveThatIsolove，ThatIsogreatlyloveher？
NomajestieButTruthhathShe；
Thoughtssweetandgraciousmoveher；
ThatstraightapproveMyhearttolove，Andallmylifetoloveher!
SaturdayNightSaturdaynightinthecrowdedtown；
Pleasureandpaingoingupanddown，MurmuringlowontheeartherebeatEchoesunceasingofvoiceandfeet。
Witheredage，withitsloadofcare，Comeinthistumultoflifetoshare，Childhoodgladinitsradiancebrief，Happiest-heartedorbowedwithgrief，Meetalike，asthestarslookdownWeekbyweekonthecrowdedtown。
~Andinakingdomofmystery，RaptfromthiswearifulworldtoseeMagicsightsintheyellowglare，Breathingdelightinthegas-litair，Carelessofsorrow，ofgrieforpain，Twobytwo，againandagain，StrephonandChloetogethermove，WalkinginArcady，landoflove。~
WhatarethemeaningsthatburdenallThesemurmuringvoicesthatriseandfall？
Tragedieswhisperedof，secretstold，Overthebasketsofboughtandsold；
Joyousspeechofthelatelywed；
Brokenlamentingsthatnamethedead:
Endlessrunesofthegossip\'srede，Andgatheredhomewiththeweeklyneed，KindlygreetingsasneighboursmeetThereinthestirofthebusystreet。
ThenistheglareofthegaslightrayGiftedwithpotencystrangeto-day，Recordsoftime-writtenhistoryFlashintosightaseachfacegoesby。
There，asthehundredsslowmovinggo，Eachwithhisburdenofjoyorwoe，Souls，inthemeetingofstranger\'seyes，Startledthiskinshiptorecognise，——
Meetandpart，asthestarslookdown，Weekbyweekonthecrowdedtown。
~Andstill，inthemidstofthebusyhum，Raptintheirdreamofdelighttheycome。
Heedlessofsorrow，ofgrieforcare，Wanderingoninenchantedair，Farfromthehauntingshadowofpain:
Twobytwo，againandagain，StrephonandChloetogethermove，WalkinginArcady，landoflove。~
`Resurgam\'
AutumnSong
ChillbreezesmoaningareWhereleaveshangyellow:
O\'erthegreyhillsafarFliesthelastswallow；
Tocomeagain，mylove，tocomeagainBlithewiththesummer。
ButAh!thelongmonthserewewelcomethenThatbrightnewcomer。
ColdlietheflowersanddeadWhereleavesarefalling。
MeeklytheybowedandspedAtAutumn\'scalling。
Tocomeagain，mylove，tocomeagainBlithewiththeswallow。
Ah!mightIdreaminglieatresttillthen，Orriseandfollow!
Thesummerbloomsaregone，Andbrightbirdsdarting；
Coldliestheearthforlorn；
Andweareparting。
Tomeetagain，mylove，tomeetagainIndeathlessgreeting，Butah!whatwintrybitternessofpainErethatfarmeeting!
DistantAuthors\"AquiestaencerradaelalmalicenciadoPedroGarcias。\"
Dearbooks!andeachthelivingsoul，Ourheartsaver，ofmenunseen，Whosepowertostrengthen，charm，control，Surmountsallearth\'sgreenmilesbetween。
ForusatleasttheartistsshowApartfromfretofwork-dayjars:
Weknowthembutasfriendsmayknow，Ortheyareknownbeyondthestars。
Theirmirth，theirgrief，theirsoul\'sdesire，Whentwilightmurmuringofstreams，Orskiesfartouchedbysunsetfire，Exaltthemtopureworldsofdreams；
Theirloveofgood；theirrageatwrong；
Theirhourswhenstrugglingthoughtmakesway；
TheirhourswhenfancydriftstosongLightlyandgladasbird-trillsmay；
Allthesearetruths。AndifastrueMoregracelessscrutinythatreads，\"Thesefruitsamidstrangehuskinggrew；\"
\"Theseliliesblossomedamongstweeds；\"
Herenodespoilingdoubtsshallblow，Nofretoffeud，ofwork-dayjars。
Weknowthembutasfriendsmayknow，Ortheyareknownbeyondthestars。
JohnBernardO\'Hara。
HappyCreekThelittlecreekgoeswindingThro\'gumsofwhiteandblue，AsilverarmAroundthefarmItflings，alovertrue；
Andsoftly，wheretherusheslean，ItsingsOsweetandlow
Alover\'ssong，Andwindsalong，Howhappy——loversknow!
ThelittlecreekgoessingingBymaidenhairandmoss，AlongitsbanksInrosyranksThewildflowerswaveandtoss；
AndeverwherethefernsdipdownItsingsOsweetandlow
Alover\'ssong，Andwindsalong，Howhappy——loversknow!
Thelittlecreektakescolour，Fromsummerskiesabove；
Nowblue，nowgold，ItswatersfoldThecloudsinclosestlove；
ButloudlywhenthethundersrollItsingsnorsweet，norlow
Nolover\'ssong，Butsweepsalong，Howangry——loversknow!
ThelittlecreekforeverGoeswinding，windingdown，Away，away，Bynight，byday，Wheredarktherangesfrown；
Buteverasitglidesitsings，ItsingsOsweetandlow
Alover\'ssong，Andwindsalong，Howhappy——loversknow!
ACountryVillageAmongthefoldinghillsItlies，aquietnook，WheredreamingnaturefillsSweetpagesofherbook，WhilethroughthemeadowflowersShesingsinsummerhours，OrwedsthewoodlandrillsLow-laughingtothebrook。
ThegraveyardwhitelygleamsAcrossthesoundlessvale，Sosad，sosweet，yetseemsAwatchercoldandpaleThatwaitsthroughmanyspringsThetributeoldTimebrings，Andknows，thoughlifebeloud，Thereapermaynotfail。
HerecomenotfeetofchangeFromyeartofadingyear；
RingedbytherollingrangeNoworld-widenotesmenhear。
ThewheelsoftimemaystandHereinalonelyland，AgeafteragemaypassUntouchedofchangeorcheer；
AsstillthefarmerkeepsThesamedullroundofthings；
Hereapsandsowsandreaps，Andclings，asivyclings，Toold-timetrust，norcaresWhatsciencedoesordares，Whatlevermovestheworld，Whatprogressspreadsitswings。
Yethere，ofwomanborn，Arelivesthatknownotrest，WithfiercedesiresthatscornThequietlifeasbest；
ThatseeinwiderwaysLife\'srichersplendoursblaze，Andfeelambition\'sfireBurnintheirardentbreast。
Yea，somethatfainwouldknowLife\'spurposestrangeandvast，Howwideishumanwoe，WhatwailingofthepastStillstrikesthepresentdumb，WhatphantomsgoandcomeOfwrongsthatcryaloud，\"Atlast，OGod!atlast!\"
Here，too，aredreamsthatwingRichregionsofRomance；
LovewakingwhentheSpringBeginsitsfirstwilddance，Loveredderthantherose，Lovepalerthanthesnows，LovefrailascornthattiltsWithmorningwindsalance。
ForneverlandsoloneThatlovecouldfindnotwingsIneverywindthat\'sblownBylipsofjewelledsprings，Forloveislife\'ssweetpain，AndwhensweetlifeisslainItfindsaradiantrestBeyondthechangeofthings。
Beyondtheshocksthatjar，Thechanceofchangingfate，Wherefraudandviolenceare，Andheedlesslustandhate；
Yetstillwherefaithisclear，Andhonourheldmostdear，AndhopethatseeksthedawnLooksupwithheartelate。
FlindersHelefthisislandhomeForleaguesofsleeplessfoam，Forstressofalienseas，Wherewildwindseverblow；
ForEngland\'ssakehesoughtFreshfieldsoffame，andfoughtAstormyworldfortheseAhundredyearsago。
AndwheretheAustralshoreHeardsouthwardfartheroarOfrisingtidesthatcameFromlandsoficeandsnow，BeneathagraciousskyTofadelessmemoryHeleftadeathlessnameAhundredyearsago。
Yea，leftanamesublimeFromthatwilddawnofTime，WhoselighthehaplysawInsupremesunriseflow，Andfromtheshadowsvast，Thatfilledthedimdeadpast，Abrighterglorydraw，Ahundredyearsago。
Perchance，hesawindreamsBesideoursunlitstreamsInsomemajestichourOldEngland\'sbannersblow；
Mayhap，theradiantmornOfthisgreatnationborn，Augustwithperfectpower，Ahundredyearsago。
Weknownot，——yetfortheeFarmaytheseasonbe，WhoseharpinshamefulsleepIssoundlesslyinglow!
FarbethenotelesshourThatholdsoffamenoflowerForthosewhodaredourdeepAhundredyearsago。
M。A。Sinclair。
TheChatelaineIhavebuiltone，sohaveyou；
Pavedwithmarble，domedwithblue，Battlementandladies\'bower，Donjonkeepandwatchman\'stower。
Ihaveclimbed，asyouhavedone，Tothetoweratsetofsun——
Cryingfromitsparlousheight，\"Watchman，tellusofthenight。\"
Ihavestolenatmidnightbell，Likeyou，tothesecretcell，Shudderingatitscharnelbreath——
Leftlockfastthespectre，Death。
IhaveusedyourluretocallChoicegueststomygoldenhall:
Rarelywelcome，rarelyfreeTomyhospitality。
InaglowofrosylightHours，likeminutes，taketheirflight——
Asfromyoutheyfledaway，When，likeyou，Ibadethemstay。
Ah!theprettyflowofwit，Andthegoodheartsunderit；
WhilethewheelsoflifegoroundWithamostmelodioussound。
NotavestigeanywhereOfourgrimfamiliar，Care——
Roses!fromthetreesofyoreBloomingbytheriversfour。
Notajar，andnotafret；
Ecstasyandlongingmet。
ButwhyshouldIthusdefine——
Isnotyourchateaulikemine？
ScarcelywereitstrangetomeetInthatmagicrealmsosweet，So!I\'lltakethisdreamlandtrainBoundformychateauinSpain。
SydneyJephcott。
ChaucerOgraciousmorningeglantine，MakingthefaroldEnglishwaysdivine!
Thoughfromthystockourmatelessrosewasbred，Stainingtheworld\'sskieswithitsred，Ourgardengivesnoscentsofreshasthine，Sweet，thorny-seemingeglantine。
WhitePaperSmoothwhitepaper\'neaththepen；
Richestfieldthatironploughs，Germinatingthoughtsofmen，Thoughnoheavenitsrainallows；
Tilltheyripen，thousandfold，Andourspiritsreapthecorn，Inaday-longdreamofgold；
Foodforallthesoulsunborn。
Likethemurmuroftheearth，Whenwelistenstoopinglow；
Likethesapthatsingsinmirth，Hasteningupthetreesthatgrow；
EvermoreatinysongSingsthepenuntoit，whileThought\'selixirflowsalong，DivinerthantheholyNile。
Greaterthanthespheringsea，Foritholdstheseaandland；
SeedofallideastobeDownitscurrentbornelikesand。
HowourfathersinthedarkPoredonittheplansobscure，Bystar-lightorstake-firesstarkTracingtherethepathsecure。
ThepoorpaperdrawnaskanceWiththespellofTruthhalf-known，HoldsbackHellofignorance，Roaringroundus，thronged，alone。
Owhitelistofchampions，Spiritborn，andschooledforfight，Mailedinarmourofthesun\'sWhoshallwinourutmostright!
Thinkofpaperlightlysold，WhichfewpencehadmadetoodearOnitsblanktohaveenscrolledBeatrice，Lucifer，orLear!
ThinkofpaperMiltontook，Written，inhishandstofeel，MusingofwhatthingsalookDownitspageswouldreveal。
OthegloriousHeavenwroughtByCadmeansoulsofyore，Frompureelementofthought!
Andthyleavestheyareitsdoor!
Lighttheyopen，andwestandPastthesovereigntyofFate，Gladamongstthem，calmandgrand，TheCreatorsandCreate!
SplittingMorning。
Outfromthehutatbreakofday，Andupthehillsinthedawninggrey；
WiththeyoungwindflowingFromtheblueeast，growingRedwiththewhitesun\'sray!
Loneandclearasadeep-brightdreamUndermid-night\'sandmid-slumber\'sstream，Uprisesthemountagainstthesunriseshower，Vastasakingdom，fairasaflower:
O\'eritdoththefoamoffoliagereamInvividsoftnessserene，Pearly-purpleandmarblegreen；
Clearintheirminglingtinges，UpawaytothecrestthatfringesSkiesstuddedwithcloud-cragssheen。
Day。
Likebirdsfrayedfromtheirlurking-shaw，Likeripplesfleet\'neathafuriousflaw，Theechoesre-echo，flyingDownfromthemaulshot-plying；
Clattertheaxes，gridesthesaw。
Ruddyandwhitethechipsout-spring，Likemoneysownbyapageantking；
Thefreewoodyieldstothedrivenwedges，Withitswhitesap-edges，Andheartinthesunshineglistening。
Broadlytheice-clearazurefloodsdown，Wherethegreattree-topsareoverthrown；
Asonthroughtheendlessdaywelabour；
Thesunforournearestneighbour，Upo\'erthemountainslone。
Andsointenselyitdothillume，Thatitshutsbytimestogloom；
Intheopenspacesthrilling；
FromthedeadleavesdistillingAhotandharshperfume。
Evening。
Giveover!AllthevalleysinsightFill，fillwiththerisingtideofnight；
Whilethesunsetwithgold-dustbridgesTheblack-ravinedridges，Whosemightymusclescurveinitslight。
Inourwearyclimb，whilenightdyesdeep，Downthebrokenandstonysteep，HowourjadedbodiesareshakenByeachstepinhalf-blindnesstaken——
One\'sthoughtslieheapedlikebrutesasleep。
Openthedoorofthedismalhut，SilenceanddarknesslonewereshutInit，asatidalpool，untilreturningNightdrownstheland，——noember\'sburning，——
Oneistoowearythefoodtocut。
Bodyandsoulwitheveryblow，Wastedforever，andwhowillknow，Where，pastthismountainednightoftoiling，Redlifeinitsthousandveinsisboiling，Ofchipsscatteredonthemountain\'sbrow？
Home-woeThewreckageofsomename-forgottenbarque，Half-buriedbythedolorousshore；
WheretothelivingwatersnevermoreTheirurgentbillowspour；
Butthesaltspraycanreachandcark——
Soliesmyspirit，lonelyandforlorn，OnBeing\'sstrangeandperilousstrand。
AndrustedswordandfleshlesshandPointfromthesmotheringsand；
Andanchorchainlessandout-worn。
Buto\'erwhatDeep，unconqueredanduncharted，Andsteeringbywhatvanishedstar；
Andwheremydim-imaginedconsortsare，Orhiddenharbourfar，Fromwhencemysails，unblessed，departed，Canmemory，norstillintuitionteach。
AndsoIwatchwithalieneyesThisWorld\'sremoteandunrememberedskies；
WhilearoundmewearyriseThebabblingsofaforeignspeech。
ABalladofthelastKingofThuleTherewasaKingofThuleWhomaWitch-wifestoleatbirth；
Inacountryknownbutnewly，Allunderthedumb，hugeEarth。
ThatKing\'sinaForesttoiling；
AndheneverthegreenswarddelvesButheseesallhisgreenwavesboilingOverhissandsandshelves；
Inthesesunsetsvastandfiery，InthesedawnsdivineheseesHy-Brasil，MannanandEire，AndtheIsleofAppletrees；
Hewatches，heart-stillandbreathless，Thecloudsthroughthedeepdaytrailing，Asthewhite-wingedvesselsgathered，Intohisharbourssailing；
RankedIbisandlazyEaglesInthegreatblueflamemayrise，Butne\'erSea-meworSolanbeatingUpthroughtheirgreylowskies；
Whenthestorm-ledfiresarebreaking，Greatwavesofthemoltennight，DeepinhiseyescomesachingTheicyBorealLight……
O，lostKing，andO，peopleperished，YourThulehasgrownonegrave!
Unvisitedasuncherished，Savebythewanderingwave!
Thebillowsburstinhisdoorways，Thesprayswoopsoverhiswalls!——
O，hisbannersthatthrobdishonouredO\'erarmsthathideinhishalls——
Deservedisyourdesolation!——
WhycouldyounotstirandsaveThelast-bornheirofyournation？——
SoldintotheSouth，aslaveTillhedies，andisburieddulyInthehotAustralianearth——
Thelorn，lostKingofThule，WhomaWitch-wifestoleatbirth。
AFragmentBut，underall，myheartbelievesthedayWasnotdivineroverAthens，norTheWestwindsweeterthro\'theCycladesThanhereandnow；andfromthealtarofTo-dayTheeloquent，quicktonguesofflameupriseAsfervid，ifnotunfalteringasofold，AndlifeatoneswithspeedandplenitudeForcoarsertexture。Ourpoorpresentwill，Farinthebroodingfuture，makeapastFullofthemorning\'smusicstill，andstarredWithgreattearsshiningontheeyelids\'eavesOfourimmortalfacesyearningt\'wardsthesun。
AndrewBartonPaterson`Banjo\'。
TheDaylightisDyingThedaylightisdyingAwayinthewest，ThewildbirdsareflyingInsilencetorest；
InleafageandfrondageWhereshadowsaredeep，Theypasstotheirbondage——
Thekingdomofsleep。
AndwatchedintheirsleepingBystarsintheheight，Theyrestinyourkeeping，Oh，wonderfulnight。
WhennightdothhergloriesOfstarshineunfold，\'TisthenthatthestoriesOfbushlandaretold。
UnnumberedIholdthemInmemoriesbright，Butwhocouldunfoldthem，Orreadthemaright？
BeyondalldenialsThestarsintheirgloriesThebreezeinthemyallsArepartofthesestories。
Thewavingofgrasses，ThesongoftheriverThatsingsasitpassesForeverandever，Thehobble-chains\'rattle，Thecallingofbirds，ThelowingofcattleMustblendwiththewords。
Withoutthese，indeed，youWouldfinditerelong，AsthoughIshouldreadyouThewordsofasongThatlamelywouldlingerWhenlackingtherune，Thevoiceofthesinger，Theliltofthetune。
But，asonehalf-hearingAnold-timerefrain，Withmemoryclearing，Recallsitagain，Thesetales，roughlywroughtofThebushanditsways，MaycallbackathoughtofThewanderingdays。
And，blendingwitheachInthemem\'riesthatthrong，TherehaplyshallreachYousomeechoofsong。
ClancyoftheOverflowIhadwrittenhimaletterwhichIhad，forwantofbetterKnowledge，senttowhereImethimdowntheLachlan，yearsago，HewasshearingwhenIknewhim，soIsentthelettertohim，Just\"onspec\"，addressedasfollows，\"Clancy，ofTheOverflow\"。
Andananswercamedirectedinawritingunexpected，AndIthinkthesamewaswrittenwithathumb-naildippedintar
\'Twashisshearingmatewhowroteit，andverbatimIwillquoteit:
\"Clancy\'sgonetoQueenslanddroving，andwedon\'tknowwhereheare。\"……
InmywilderraticfancyvisionscometomeofClancyGonea-droving\"downtheCooper\"wheretheWesterndroversgo；
Asthestockareslowlystringing，Clancyridesbehindthemsinging，Forthedrover\'slifehaspleasuresthatthetownsfolkneverknow。
Andthebushhathfriendstomeethim，andtheirkindlyvoicesgreethimInthemurmurofthebreezesandtheriveronitsbars，Andheseesthevisionsplendidofthesunlitplainsextended，Andatnightthewondrousgloryoftheeverlastingstars……
Iamsittinginmydingylittleoffice，whereastingyRayofsunlightstrugglesfeeblydownbetweenthehousestall，Andthefoetidairandgrittyofthedusty，dirtycity，Throughtheopenwindowfloating，spreadsitsfoulnessoverall。
Andinplaceoflowingcattle，IcanhearthefiendishrattleOfthetramwaysandthe\'busesmakinghurrydownthestreet，Andthelanguageuninvitingofthegutterchildrenfighting，Comesfitfullyandfaintlythroughtheceaselesstrampoffeet。
Andthehurryingpeopledauntme，andtheirpallidfaceshauntmeAstheyshoulderoneanotherintheirrushandnervoushaste，Withtheireagereyesandgreedy，andtheirstuntedformsandweedy，Fortownsfolkhavenotimetogrow，theyhavenotimetowaste。
AndIsomehowratherfancythatI\'dliketochangewithClancy，Liketotakeaturnatdrovingwheretheseasonscomeandgo，Whilehefacedtheroundeternalofthecash-bookandthejournal——
ButIdoubthe\'dsuittheoffice，Clancy，of\"TheOverflow\"。
BlackSwansAsIlieatrestonapatchofcloverIntheWesternParkwhenthedayisdone，IwatchasthewildblackswansflyoverWiththeirphalanxturnedtothesinkingsun；
AndIheartheclangoftheirleadercryingToalaggingmateintherearwardflying，Andtheyfadeawayinthedarknessdying，Wherethestarsaremusteringonebyone。
Oh!yewildblackswans，\'twereaworldofwonderForawhiletojoininyourwestwardflight，Withthestarsaboveandthedimearthunder，Throughthecoolingairofthegloriousnight。
Aswesweptalongonourpinionswinging，Weshouldcatchthechimeofachurch-bellringing，Orthedistantnoteofatorrentsinging，Orthefar-offflashofastationlight。
Fromthenorthernlakeswiththereedsandrushes，Wherethehillsareclothedwithapurplehaze，Wherethebell-birdschimeandthesongsofthrushesMakemusicsweetinthejunglemaze，Theywillholdtheircoursetothewestwardever，Tilltheyreachthebanksoftheoldgreyriver，Wherethewaterswash，andthereed-bedsquiverIntheburningheatofthesummerdays。
Oh!yestrangewildbirds，willyebearagreetingTothefolkthatliveinthatwesternland？
Thenforeverysweepofyourpinionsbeating，Yeshallbearawishtothesunburntband，TothestalwartmenwhoarestoutlyfightingWiththeheatanddroughtandthedust-stormsmiting，Yetwhoselifesomehowhasastrangeinviting，Whenoncetotheworktheyhaveputtheirhand。
Facingityet!Oh，myfriendstout-hearted，Whatdoesitmatterforrainorshine，Forthehopesdeferredandthegaindeparted？
Nothingcouldconquerthatheartofthine。
AndthyhealthandstrengtharebeyondconfessingAstheonlyjoysthatareworthpossessing。
MaythedaystocomebeasrichinblessingAsthedayswespentintheauldlangsyne。
Iwouldfaingobacktotheoldgreyriver，Totheoldbushdayswhenourheartswerelight，But，alas!thosedaystheyhavefledforever，Theyareliketheswansthathavesweptfromsight。
AndIknowfullwellthatthestrangers\'facesWouldmeetusnowinourdearestplaces；
ForourdayisdeadandhasleftnotracesButthethoughtsthatliveinmymindto-night。
Therearefolklongdead，andourheartswouldsicken——
Wewouldgrieveforthemwithabitterpain，Ifthepastcouldliveandthedeadcouldquicken，Wethenmightturntothatlifeagain。
Butonlonelynightswewouldhearthemcalling，Weshouldheartheirstepsonthepathwaysfalling，WeshouldloathethelifewithahateappallingInourlonelyridesbytheridgeandplain……
Inthesilentparkisascentofclover，Andthedistantroarofthetownisdead，AndIhearoncemoreastheswansflyoverTheirfar-offclamourfromoverhead。
Theyareflyingwest，bytheirinstinctguided，Andformanlikewiseishisfatedecided，AndgriefsapportionedandjoysdividedByamightypowerwithapurposedread。
TheTravellingPostOfficeTherovingbreezescomeandgo，thereedbedssweepandsway，Thesleepyrivermurmurslow，andloitersonitsway，Itisthelandoflotso\'timealongtheCastlereagh。
Theoldman\'ssonhadleftthefarm，hefounditdullandslow，HedriftedtothegreatNorth-westwherealltheroversgo。
\"He\'sgonesolong，\"theoldmansaid，\"he\'sdroppedrightoutofmind，Butifyou\'dwritealinetohimI\'dtakeitverykind；
He\'sshearinghereandfencingthere，akindofwaifandstray，He\'sdrovingnowwithConroy\'ssheepalongtheCastlereagh。
Thesheeparetravellingforthegrass，andtravellingveryslow；
TheymaybeatMundoorannow，orpasttheOverflow，OrtrampingdowntheblacksoilflatsacrossbyWaddiwong，Butallthoselittlecountrytownswouldsendtheletterwrong，Themailman，ifhe\'sextratired，wouldpasstheminhissleep，It\'ssafesttoaddressthenoteto`CareofConroy\'ssheep\'，Forfiveandtwentythousandheadcanscarcelygoastray，Youwriteto`CareofConroy\'ssheepalongtheCastlereagh\'。\"……
Byrockandridgeandriversidethewesternmailhasgone，AcrossthegreatBlueMountainRangetotakethatletteron。
Amomentonthetopmostgradewhileopenfiredoorsglare，Shepauseslikealivingthingtobreathethemountainair，ThenlaunchesdowntheothersideacrosstheplainsawayTobearthatnoteto\"Conroy\'ssheepalongtheCastlereagh\"。
Andnowbycoachandmailman\'sbagitgoesfromtowntotown，AndConroy\'sGapandConroy\'sCreekhavemarkedit\"furtherdown\"。
Beneathaskyofdeepestbluewherenevercloudabides，Aspeckuponthewasteofplainthelonelymailmanrides。
WherefiercehotwindshavesetthepineandmyallboughsasweepHehailstheshearerspassingbyfornewsofConroy\'ssheep。
Bybiglagoonswherewildfowlplayandcrestedpigeonsflock，Bycampfireswherethedroversridearoundtheirrestlessstock，AndpasttheteamstertoilingdowntofetchthewoolawayMyletterchasesConroy\'ssheepalongtheCastlereagh。
TheOldAustralianWaysTheLondonlightsarefarabeamBehindabankofcloud，Alongtheshorethegaslightsgleam，Thegaleispipingloud；
AnddowntheChannel，gropingblind，WedriveherthroughthehazeTowardsthelandweleftbehind——
Thegoodoldlandof\"nevermind\"，AndoldAustralianways。
ThenarrowwaysofEnglishfolkArenotforsuchaswe；
Theybearthelong-accustomedyokeOfstaidconservancy:
Butallourroadsarenewandstrange，AndthroughourbloodthererunsThevagabondingloveofchangeThatdroveuswestwardoftherangeAndwestwardofthesuns。
ThecityfolkgotoandfroBehindaprison\'sbars，TheyneverfeelthebreezesblowAndneverseethestars；
TheyneverhearinblossomedtreesThemusiclowandsweetOfwildbirdsmakingmelodies，NorcatchthelittlelaughingbreezeThatwhispersinthewheat。
OurfatherscameofrovingstockThatcouldnotfixedabide:
AndwehavefollowedfieldandflockSincee\'erwelearnttoride；
Byminer\'scampandshearingshed，Inlandofheatanddrought，Wefollowedwhereourfortunesled，WithfortunealwaysonaheadAndalwaysfurtherout。
Thewindisinthebarley-grass，Thewattlesareinbloom；
ThebreezesgreetusastheypassWithhoney-sweetperfume；
TheparrakeetsgoscreamingbyWithflashofgoldenwing，Andfromtheswampthewild-duckscryTheirlong-drawnnoteofrevelry，RejoicingattheSpring。
SothrowthewearypenasideAndletthepapersrest，ForwemustsaddleupandrideTowardsthebluehill\'sbreast；
AndwemusttravelfarandfastAcrosstheirruggedmaze，TofindtheSpringofYouthatlast，AndcallbackfromtheburiedpastTheoldAustralianways。
WhenClancytookthedrover\'strackInyearsoflongago，HedriftedtotheouterbackBeyondtheOverflow；
Byrollingplainandrockyshelf，Withstockwhipinhishand，Hereachedatlast，ohluckyelf!
TheTownofCome-and-help-yourselfInRough-and-readyLand。
AndifitbethatyouwouldknowThetracksheusedtoride，ThenyoumustsaddleupandgoBeyondtheQueenslandside——
Beyondthereachofruleorlaw，Toridethelongdaythrough，InNature\'shomestead——filledwithawe:
YouthenmightseewhatClancysawAndknowwhatClancyknew。
BytheGreyGulf-WaterFartotheNorthwardthereliesaland，Awonderfullandthatthewindsblowover，AndnonemayfathomnorunderstandThecharmitholdsfortherestlessrover；
Agreatgreychaos——alandhalfmade，Whereendlessspaceisandnolifestirreth；
AndthesoulofamanwillrecoilafraidFromthesphinx-likevisagethatNatureweareth。
ButoldDameNature，thoughscornful，cravesHerdoleofdeathandhershareofslaughter；
ManyindeedarethenamelessgravesWherehervictimssleepbytheGreyGulf-water。
Slowlyandslowlythosegreystreamsglide，Driftingalongwithalanguidmotion，Lappingthereed-bedsoneitherside，WendingtheirwaytotheNorthernOcean。
GreyaretheplainswheretheemuspassSilentandslow，withtheirstaiddemeanour；
Overthedeadmen\'sgravesthegrassMaybeiswavingatriflegreener。
DownintheworldwherementoilandspinDameNaturesmilesasman\'shandhastaughther；
OnlythedeadmenhersmilescanwinInthegreatlonelandbytheGreyGulf-water。
Forthestrengthofmanisaninsect\'sstrengthInthefaceofthatmightyplainandriver，Andthelifeofamanisamoment\'slengthTothelifeofthestreamthatwillrunforever。
AndsoitcomeththeytakenopartInsmall-worldworries；eachhardyroverRidethabroadandislightofheart，Withtheplainsaroundandtheblueskyover。
AndupintheheavensthebrownlarksingsThesongsthatthestrangewildlandhastaughther；
Fullofthanksgivinghersweetsongrings——
AndIwishIwerebackbytheGreyGulf-water。
JessieMackay。
TheGreyCompanyOthegrey，greycompanyOfthepalliddawn!
Otheghostlyfaces，Ashen-likeanddrawn!
TheLord\'slonesentinelsDotteddowntheyears，ThelittlegreycompanyBeforethepioneers。
DreamingofUtopiasErethetimewasripe，Theyawoketoscorning，Thejeeringandthestrife。
DreamingofmillenniumsInaworldofwars，TheyawoketoshudderAtaflamingMars。
NeverwasaLutherButaHusswasfirst——
AfountainunregardedIntheprimalthirst。
NeverwasaNewtonCrownedandhonouredwell，Butfirst，alone，GalileoWastedinacell。
Ineachother\'sfacesLookedthepioneers；
DrankthewineofcourageAlltheirbattleyears。
FortheirwearysowingThroughtheworldwide，GreentheysawtheharvestErethedaytheydied。
Butthegrey，greycompanyStoodeverymanaloneInthechillydawnlight，ScarcelyhadtheyknownErethedaytheyperished，Thattheirbeacon-starWasnotglintofmarsh-lightIntheshadowsfar。
ThebravewhitewitnessesTothetruthwithinTookthedartoffolly，Tookthejeerofsin；