"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；