[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Ten Little Steps and Stairs There were ten little Steps and Stairs. Round through the old bush home all day Romping about in the old bush way. They were ten little wild … [Read more...] about Ten Little Steps and Stairs [poem by John O’Brien]
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One By One [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] One By One With trust in God and her good man She settled neath the spur; The old slab dwelling, spick and span, Was world enough for her; The lamp-light kissed her raven … [Read more...] about One By One [poem by John O’Brien]
The Little Irish Mother [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] The Little Irish Mother Have you seen the tidy cottage in the straggling, dusty street, Where the roses swing their censers by the door? Have you heard the happy prattle … [Read more...] about The Little Irish Mother [poem by John O’Brien]
Calling To Me [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Calling To Me Through the hush of my heart in the spell of its dreaming Comes the song of a bush boy glad-hearted and free; Oh, the gullies are green where the sunlight is … [Read more...] about Calling To Me [poem by John O’Brien]
Around the Boree Log [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Around the Boree Log Oh, stick me in the old caboose this night of wind and rain, And let the doves of fancy loose to bill and coo again. I want to feel the pulse of love … [Read more...] about Around the Boree Log [poem by John O’Brien]
Around the Boree Log and Other Verses [by John O’Brien, 1921]
[Editor: This book of poetry, written by “John O’Brien” (Patrick Hartigan), was published in 1921. As there are many older words and phrases in his poems, including quite a few of Irish origin, which may be unfamiliar to many readers, a glossary has been provided.] Around … [Read more...] about Around the Boree Log and Other Verses [by John O’Brien, 1921]