[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Good Enough I do not think there ever was, Or ever will, or ever could be, A little girl or little boy As good as she or as he should be. But still, I think, you will agree, Though perfect … [Read more...] about Good Enough [poem by C. J. Dennis]
A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921)
Bessie and the Bunyip [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Bessie and the Bunyip Bessie met a bunyip down along the track, In his hand a billy and a swag upon his back. And you will hardly believe it, but when Bessie shouted, “Shoo!” He turned a double … [Read more...] about Bessie and the Bunyip [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Band [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Band Hey, there! Listen awhile! Listen awhile, and come. Down in the street there are marching feet, and I hear the beat of a drum. Bim! Boom!! Out of the room! Pick up your hat and … [Read more...] about The Band [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Long Road Home [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Long Road Home When I go back from Billy’s place I always have to roam The mazy road, the crazy road that leads the long way home. Ma always says, “Why don’t you come through Mr. Donkin’s … [Read more...] about The Long Road Home [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Drovers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Drovers Out across the spinifex, out across the sand, Out across the saltbush to Never Never land That’s the way the drovers go, jogging down the track — That’s the way the drovers go. But … [Read more...] about The Drovers [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Axe-Man [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Axe-Man High on the hills, where the tall trees grow, There lives an axeman that I know. From his little hut by a ferny creek, Day after day, week after week, He goes each morn with his … [Read more...] about The Axe-Man [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Tram-Man [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Tram-Man I’d like to be a Tram-man, and ride about all day, Calling out, “Fares, please!” in quite a ’ficious way, With pockets full of pennies which I’d make the people pay. But in the … [Read more...] about The Tram-Man [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Boy Who Rode into the Sunset [story by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This story by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Boy Who Rode into the Sunset Once upon a time — it was not so very long ago, either — a little boy, named Neville, lived with his people in a house which was almost in the country. That is to … [Read more...] about The Boy Who Rode into the Sunset [story by C. J. Dennis]
The Music of Your Voice [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Music of Your Voice A vase upon the mantelpiece, A ship upon the sea, A goat upon a mountain-top Are much the same to me; But when you mention melon jam, Or picnics by the creek, Or … [Read more...] about The Music of Your Voice [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921 (page 63). This book has four poems entitled “Bird Song”, on pages 48, 63, 108, and 114.] Bird Song I am friendly with the sparrow Though his mind is rather narrow And his manners — well, the less … [Read more...] about Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Hist! [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Hist! Hist! . . . . . . . Hark! The night is very dark, And we’ve to go a mile or so Across the Possum Park. Step . . . . . . . light, Keeping to the right; If we delay, and lose our … [Read more...] about Hist! [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Going to School [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Going to School Did you see them pass to-day, Billy, Kate and Robin, All astride upon the back of old grey Dobbin? Jigging, jogging off to school, down the dusty track — What must Dobbin think … [Read more...] about Going to School [poem by C. J. Dennis]
You and I [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] You and I They say the eagle is a bird That sees some splendid sights When he soars high into the sky Upon his dizzy flights: He sees the ground for miles around Our house, and Billy … [Read more...] about You and I [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Circus [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Circus Hey, there! Hoop-la! the circus is in town! Have you seen the elephant? Have you seen the clown? Have you seen the dappled horse gallop round the ring? Have you seen the acrobats on … [Read more...] about The Circus [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Triantiwontigongolope [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Triantiwontigongolope There’s a very funny insect that you do not often spy, And it isn’t quite a spider, and it isn’t quite a fly; It is something like a beetle, and a little like a … [Read more...] about The Triantiwontigongolope [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Pieman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Pieman I’d like to be a pieman, and ring a little bell, Calling out, “Hot pies! Hot pies to sell!” Apple-pies and Meat-pies, Cherry-pies as well, Lots and lots and lots of pies — more than … [Read more...] about The Pieman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921 (page 48). This book has four poems entitled “Bird Song”, on pages 48, 63, 108, and 114.] Bird Song There are many birds — but, Hush! Hear the carol of Grey Thrush! He’s my favourite bird among … [Read more...] about Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Little Red House [story by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This story by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Little Red House Very few grown-up people understand houses. Only children understand them properly, and, if I understand them just a little, it is because I knew Sym. Sym and his wife, Emily … [Read more...] about The Little Red House [story by C. J. Dennis]
Our Street [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Our Street In our street, the main street Running thro’ the town, You see a lot of busy folk Going up and down: Bag men and basket men, Men with loads of hay, Buying things and selling … [Read more...] about Our Street [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Traveller [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Traveller As I rode in to Burrumbeet, I met a man with funny feet; And, when I paused to ask him why His feet were strange, he rolled his eye And said the rain would spoil the wheat; So I … [Read more...] about The Traveller [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Postman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Postman I’d like to be a postman, and walk along the street, Calling out, “Good Morning, Sir,” to gentlemen I meet, Ringing every door-bell all along my beat, In my cap and uniform so very … [Read more...] about The Postman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Funny Hatter [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Funny Hatter Harry was a funny man, Harry was a hatter; He ate his lunch at breakfast time and said it didn’t matter. He made a pot of melon jam and put it on a shelf, For he was fond of … [Read more...] about The Funny Hatter [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Riding Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Riding Song Flippity-flop! Flippity-flop! Here comes the butcher to bring us a chop, Cantering, cantering down the wide street On his little bay mare with the funny white feet; Cantering, … [Read more...] about Riding Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Ant Explorer [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Ant Explorer Once a little sugar ant made up his mind to roam — To fare away far away, far away from home. He had eaten all his breakfast, and he had his Ma’s consent To see what he should … [Read more...] about The Ant Explorer [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Swagman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Swagman Oh, he was old and he was spare; His bushy whiskers and his hair Were all fussed up and very grey. He said he’d come a long, long way And had a long, long way to go. Each boot was … [Read more...] about The Swagman [poem by C. J. Dennis]