Crying"Follow，follow，BacktoEdengate!"
　　TheytrodthePolardesert，Metadesertfate。
　　Belaureltothevictor，Androsestothefair，AndasphodelElysianLettheherowear；
　　ButlaythemaidenliliesUpontheirnarrowbiers——
　　ThelonegreycompanyBeforethepioneers。
　　AFolkSongIcametoyourtown，mylove，Andyouwereaway，away!
　　Isaid"SheiswiththeQueen'smaidens:
　　Theytarrylongattheirplay。
　　TheyarestringingherwordslikepearlsTothrowtothedukesandearls。"
　　ButO，thepity!
　　IhadbutamornofwindyredTocometothetownwhereyouwerebred，Andyouwereaway，away!
　　Icametoyourtown，mylove，Andyouwereaway，away!
　　Isaid，"SheiswiththemountainelvesAndmistyandfairasthey。
　　TheyarespinningadiamondnetTocoverhercurlsofjet。"
　　ButO，thepity!
　　IhadbutanoonofsearingheatTocometoyourtown，mylove，mysweet，Andyouwereaway，away!
　　Icametoyourtown，mylove，Andyouwereaway，away!
　　Isaid，"Sheiswiththepalewhitesaints，Andtheytarrylongtopray。
　　Theygiveherawhitelily-crown，AndIfearshewillnevercomedown。"
　　ButO，thepity!
　　IhadbutanevengreyandwanTocometoyourtownandpleadasman，Andyouwereaway，away!
　　DunedinintheGloamingLikeablack，enamouredKingwhisperedlowthethunderTothelightsofRoslyn，terracedfarasunder:
　　Hoveredlowthesistercloudinwild，warmwonder。
　　"Omylove，Dunedintown，theonly，theabiding!
　　WhocanlookundazzledupwheretheNornisriding，——
　　Watchtheswordofdestinyfromthescabbardgliding!
　　"Darkandrichandringingtrue——wordandlookforever；
　　Takingtoherwomanheartallforlornendeavour；
　　Heaven'sseaaboutherfeet，nottheboundedriver!"
　　"Sisterofthemountainmist，andnevertobeholdenWiththewearysophistriesthatdimmereyesembolden，——
　　OthedarkDunedintown，shotwithgreenandgolden!"
　　Thenasilverpioneernettedintherift，LeaningoverMaoriHill，dreaminginthelift，Droppedherstarrymemoriesthroughthepassioneddrift:——
　　"Once——Idorememberthem，thegloryandthegarden，EretheelderstarshadlearntGod'smysteryofpardon，Eretheyoungest，Imyself，hadseentheflamingwarden——
　　"OnceevenafterevenIstoleevershyandearlyTomirrormewithinagladeofEdencoolandpearly，Whereshyandcoldandholyranatorrentsoughtbutrarely。
　　"AndfondlycouldIswearthatthismygladehadrisennewly，——
　　Bursttheburningdeserttombwhereinsheliethtruly，TokeepanEasterwiththebirdsandmewholovedherduly。"
　　Wailing，laughing，loving，hoar，spakethelordlyocean:
　　"Youaresheenandsteadfastness:Iamsheenandmotion，Gulfingargosiesforwhim，naviesforanotion。
　　"Sleepyouwell，DunedinTown，thoughloudthelullinglyreis；
　　Ladyofthestarsterrene，wherequickthehumanfireis，LadyoftheMaoripines，theturrets，andtheeyries!"
　　TheBurialofSirJohnMackenzie1901
　　TheyplayedhimhometotheHouseofStonesAlltheway，alltheway，Tohisgraveinthesoundofthewintersea:
　　Theskywasdour，theskywasgray。
　　Theyplayedhimhomewiththechieftain'sdirge，Tillthewailwaswedtotherollingsurge，TheyplayedhimhomewithasorrowfulwillTohisgraveatthefootoftheHolyHillAndthepipeswentmourningalltheway。
　　StronghandsthathadstruckforrightAlltheday，alltheday，Foldednowinthedarkofearth，Veileddawnoftheupperway!
　　StronghandsthatstruckwithhisFromdaysthatweretothedaythatisCarryhimnowfromthehouseofwoeToridethewaytheChiefmustgo:
　　Andhispeerswentmourningalltheway。
　　SonandbrotherathisrighthandAlltheway，alltheway!
　　AndOforthemandOforherWhostayedwithin，thedowieday!
　　SonandbrotherandnearofkinGooutwiththechiefwhonevercomesin!
　　Andofallwholovedhimfarandnear'Twasthenearestmostwhoheldhimdear——
　　Andhiskinwentmourningalltheway!
　　TheclanwentonwiththepipesbeforeAlltheway，alltheway；
　　AwiderclanthaneverheknewFollowedhimhomethatdowieday。
　　Andwhoweretheyofthewiderclan？
　　Thelandlessmanandthenoman'sman，Themanthatlackedandthemanunlearned，Themanthatlivedbutasheearned——
　　Andtheclanwentmourningalltheway。
　　TheheartofNewZealandwentbesideAlltheway，alltheway，Totheresting-placeofherHighlandChief；
　　Muchshethoughtshecouldnotsay；
　　Hefoundheralandofmanydomains，Maidenforestandfallowplains——
　　Heleftheralandofmanyhomes，Thepearloftheworldwheretheseawindroams，AndNewZealandwentmourningalltheway。
　　HenryLawson。
　　Andy'sgonewithCattleOurAndy'sgonetobattlenow'GainstDrought，theredmarauder；
　　OurAndy'sgonewithcattlenowAcrosstheQueenslandborder。
　　He'sleftusindejectionnow；
　　Ourheartswithhimareroving。
　　It'sdullonthisselectionnow，SinceAndywenta-droving。
　　WhonowshallwearthecheerfulfaceIntimeswhenthingsareslackest？
　　AndwhoshallwhistleroundtheplaceWhenFortunefrownsherblackest？
　　Oh，whoshallcheekthesquatternowWhenhecomesroundussnarling？
　　HistongueisgrowinghotternowSinceAndycross'dtheDarling。
　　Thegatesareoutofordernow，Instormsthe"riders"rattle；
　　ForfaracrossthebordernowOurAndy'sgonewithcattle。
　　Oh，maytheshowersintorrentsfall，Andallthetanksrunover；
　　AndmaythegrassgrowgreenandtallInpathwaysofthedrover；
　　AndmaygoodangelssendtherainOndesertstretchessandy；
　　AndwhenthesummercomesagainGodgrant'twillbringusAndy。
　　OutBackTheoldyearwent，andthenewreturned，inthewitheringweeksofdrought，Thechequewasspentthattheshearerearned，andtheshedswereallcutout；
　　Thepublican'swordswereshortandfew，andthepublican'slookswereblack——
　　Andthetimehadcome，astheshearerknew，tocarryhisswagOutBack。
　　~Fortimemeanstucker，andtrampyoumust，wherethescrubsandplainsarewide，Withseldomatrackthatamancantrust，oramountainpeaktoguide；
　　Alldaylonginthedustandheat——whensummerisonthetrack——
　　Withstintedstomachsandblisteredfeet，theycarrytheirswagsOutBack。~
　　Hetrampedawayfromtheshantythere，whenthedayswerelongandhot，Withneverasoultoknoworcareifhediedonthetrackornot。
　　Thepoorofthecityhavefriendsinwoe，nomatterhowmuchtheylack，ButonlyGodandtheswagmenknowhowapoormanfaresOutBack。
　　HebeggedhiswayontheparchedParooandtheWarregotracksoncemore，Andlivedlikeadog，astheswagmendo，tilltheWesternstationsshore；
　　Butmenweremany，andshedswerefull，forworkinthetownwasslack——
　　Thetravellernevergothandsinwool，thoughhetrampedforayearOutBack。
　　Instiflingnoonswhenhisbackwaswrungbyitsload，andtheairseemeddead，Andthewaterwarmedinthebagthathungtohisachingarmlikelead，Orintimesofflood，whenplainswereseas，andthescrubswerecoldandblack，Heploughedinmudtohistremblingknees，andpaidforhissinsOutBack。
　　Heblamedhimselfintheyear"TooLate"——intheheaviesthoursoflife——
　　'Twaslittlehedreamedthatashearing-matehadcareofhishomeandwife；
　　Therearetimeswhenwrongsfromyourkindredcome，andtreacheroustonguesattack——
　　Whenamanisbetterawayfromhome，anddeadtotheworld，OutBack。
　　Anddirtyandcarelessandoldhewore，ashislampofhopegrewdim；
　　Hetrampedforyearstilltheswagheboreseemedpartofhimselftohim。
　　Asabullockdragsinthesandyruts，hefollowedthedrearytrack，WithneverathoughtbuttoreachthehutswhenthesunwentdownOutBack。
　　Itchancedoneday，whenthenorthwindblewinhisfacelikeafurnace-breath，Heleftthetrackforatankheknew——'twasashort-cuttohisdeath；
　　Forthebedofthetankwashardanddry，andcrossedwithmanyacrack，And，oh!it'saterriblethingtodieofthirstinthescrubOutBack。
　　Adrovercame，butthefringeoflawwaseastwardmanyamile；
　　Heneverreportedthethinghesaw，foritwasnotworthhiswhile。
　　Thetanksarefullandthegrassishighinthemulgaoffthetrack，WherethebleachingbonesofawhitemanliebyhismoulderingswagOutBack。
　　~Fortimemeanstucker，andtramptheymust，wheretheplainsandscrubsarewide，Withseldomatrackthatamancantrust，oramountainpeaktoguide；
　　AlldaylonginthefliesandheatthemenoftheoutsidetrackWithstintedstomachsandblisteredfeetmustcarrytheirswagsOutBack。~
　　TheStarofAustralasiaWeboastnomoreofourbloodlessflag，thatrosefromanation'sslime；
　　Betterashredofadeep-dyedragfromthestormsoftheoldentime。
　　Fromgrandercloudsinour"peacefulskies"thaneverweretherebeforeItellyoutheStaroftheSouthshallrise——intheluridcloudsofwar。
　　Itevermustbewhilebloodiswarmandthesonsofmenincrease；
　　Foreverthenationsroseinstorm，torotinadeadlypeace。
　　Therecomesapointthatwewillnotyield，nomatterifrightorwrong，Andmanwillfightonthebattle-fieldwhilepassionandpridearestrong——
　　Solongashewillnotkisstherod，andhisstubbornspiritsours，AndthescornofNatureandcurseofGodareheavyonpeacelikeours……
　　Thereareboysouttherebythewesterncreeks，whohurryawayfromschoolToclimbthesidesofthebreezypeaksordiveintheshadedpool，Who'llsticktotheirgunswhenthemountainsquaketothetreadofamightywar，AndfightforRightoraGrandMistakeasmenneverfoughtbefore；
　　Whenthepeaksarescarredandthesea-wallscracktillthefurthesthillsvibrate，Andtheworldforawhilegoesrollingbackinastormofloveandhate……
　　Thereareboysto-dayinthecityslumandthehomeofwealthandprideWho'llhaveonehomewhenthestormiscome，andfightforitsidebyside，Who'llholdthecliffs'gainstthearmouredhellsthatbatteracoastaltown，Orgrimlydieinahailofshellswhenthewallscomecrashingdown。
　　Andmanyapink-whitebabygirl，thequeenofherhometo-day，Shallseethewingsofthetempestwhirlthemistofourdawnaway——
　　Shalllivetoshudderandstopherearstothethudofthedistantgun，Andknowthesorrowthathasnotearswhenabattleislostandwon，——
　　Asamotherorwifeintheyearstocome，willkneel，wild-eyedandwhite，AndpraytoGodinherdarkenedhomeforthe"meninthefortto-night。"……
　　Allcreedsandtradeswillhavesoldiersthere——giveeveryclassitsdue——
　　Andthere'llbemanyaclerktosparefortheprideofthejackeroo。
　　They'llfightforhonourandfightforlove，andafewwillfightforgold，ForthedevilbelowandforGodabove，asourfathersfoughtofold；
　　Andsomehalf-blindwithexultanttears，andsomestiff-lipped，stern-eyed，Fortheprideofathousandafter-yearsandtheoldeternalpride；
　　Thesouloftheworldtheywillfeelandseeinthechaseandthegrimretreat——
　　They'llknowthegloryofvictory——andthegrandeurofdefeat。
　　TheSouthwillwaketoamightychangeereahundredyearsaredoneWitharsenalswestofthemountainrangeandeveryspuritsgun。
　　Andmanyarickety"sonofagun"，onthetidesofthefuturetossed，WilltellhowbattleswerereallywonthatHistorysayswerelost，Willtracethefieldwithhispipe，andshirkthefactsthatarehardtoexplain，Asgreyoldmatesofthediggingsworktheoldgroundoveragain——
　　How"thiswasourcentre，andthisaredoubt，andthatwasascrubintherear，Andthiswasthepointwheretheguardsheldout，andtheenemy'slineswerehere。"……
　　Andfools，whenthefiendsofwarareoutandthecityskiesaflame，Willhavesomethingbettertotalkaboutthananabsentwoman'sshame，Willhavesomethingnoblertodobyfarthanjestatafriend'sexpense，Orblackenanameinapublicbaroroverabackyardfence。
　　Andthisyoulearnfromthelibelledpast，thoughitsmethodsweresomewhatrude——
　　Anation'sbornwheretheshellsfallfast，oritsleaseofliferenewed。
　　Weinpartatonefortheghoulishstrife，andthecrimesofthepeaceweboast，Andthebetterpartofapeople'slifeinthestormcomesuppermost。
　　Theself-samespiritthatdrivesthemantothedepthsofdrinkandcrimeWilldothedeedsintheheroes'vanthatlivetilltheendoftime。
　　Thelivingdeathinthelonelybush，thegreedoftheselfishtown，Andeventhecreedoftheoutlawedpushischivalry——upsidedown。
　　'Twillbewhileeverourbloodishot，whileevertheworldgoeswrong，Thenationsriseinawar，torotinapeacethatlaststoolong。
　　Andsouthernnationandsouthernstate，arousedfromtheirdreamofease，MustsignintheBookofEternalFatetheirstormyhistories。
　　Middleton'sRouseaboutTallandfreckledandsandy，Faceofacountrylout；
　　ThiswasthepictureofAndy，Middleton'sRouseabout。
　　Typeofacomingnation，Inthelandofcattleandsheep，WorkedonMiddleton'sstation，"Poundaweekandhiskeep。"
　　OnMiddleton'swidedominionsPliedthestockwhipandshears；
　　Hadn'tanyopinions，Hadn'tany"idears"。
　　Swiftlytheyearswentover，Liquoranddroughtprevailed；
　　Middletonwentasadrover，Afterhisstationhadfailed。
　　Typeofacarelessnation，Menwhoaresoonplayedout，Middletonwas:——andhisstationWasboughtbytheRouseabout。
　　Flourishingbeardandsandy，Tallandrobustandstout；
　　ThisisthepictureofAndy，Middleton'sRouseabout。
　　NowonhisowndominionsWorkswithhisoverseers；
　　Hasn'tanyopinions，Hasn'tany"idears"。
　　TheVagabondWhitehandkerchiefswavefromtheshortblackpierAsweglidetothegrandoldsea——
　　ButthesongofmyheartisfornonetohearIfoneofthemwavesforme。
　　Aroving，roaminglifeismine，Everbyfieldorflood——
　　Fornotfarbackinmyfather'slineWasadashoftheGipsyblood。
　　Flaxandtussockandfern，Gumandmulgaandsand，Reefandpalm——butmyfanciesturnEverawayfromland；
　　Strangewildcitiesinancientstate，Rangeandriverandtree，Snowandice。ButmystaroffateIseveracrossthesea。
　　Agod-likerideonathunderingsea，Whenallbutthestarsareblind——
　　AdesperateracefromEternityWithagale-and-a-halfbehind。
　　Ajovialspreeinthecabinatnight，Asongontherollingdeck，Alarkashorewiththeshipsinsight，Till——awreckgoesdownwithawreck。
　　Asmokeandayarnonthedeckbyday，Whenlifeisawakingdream，AndcareandtroublesofarawayThatoutofyourlifetheyseem。
　　Arovingspiritinsympathy，Whohastravelledthewholeworldo'er——
　　Myheartforgets，inaweekatsea，Thetroubleofyearsonshore。
　　Arollingstone!——'tisasawforslaves——
　　Philosophyfalseasold——
　　Wearoutorbreak'neaththefeetofknaves，Orrotinyourbedofmould!
　　ButI'DrathertrusttothedarkestskiesAndthewildestseasthatroar，Ordie，wherethestarsofNationsrise，Inthestormycloudsofwar。
　　Cleavetoyourcountry，home，andfriends，Dieinasordidstrife——
　　YoucancountyourfriendsonyourfingerendsInthecriticalhoursoflife。
　　Sacrificeallforthefamily'ssake，Bowtotheirselfishrule!
　　Slavetillyourbigsofthearttheybreak——
　　Theheartofthefamilyfool。
　　Domesticquarrels，andfamilyspite，AndyourNativeLandmaybeControlledbycustom，but，comewhatmight，Therestoftheworldforme。
　　I'dsailwithmoney，orsailwithout!——
　　Ifyourlovebeforcedfromhome，Andyoudareenough，andyourheartbestout，Theworldisyourowntoroam。
　　I'veneveralovethatcanstingmypride，Norafriendtoproveuntrue；
　　ForIleavemyloveeretheturningtide，Andmyfriendsarealltoonew。
　　ThecurseofthePowersonapeacelikeours，Withitsgreedanditstreachery——
　　Astranger'shand，andastrangerland，Andtherestoftheworldforme!
　　Butwhybebitter？TheworldiscoldToonewithafrozenheart；
　　Newfriendsareoftensoliketheold，Theyseemofthepastapart——
　　Asabetterpartofthepastappears，Whenenemies，partedlong，Arecometogetherinkinderyears，Withtheirbetternaturestrong。
　　Ihadafriend，eremyfirstshipsailed，AfriendthatIneverdeserved——
　　FortheselfishstraininmybloodprevailedAssoonasmyturnwasserved。
　　Andthememoryhauntsmyheartwithshame——
　　Or，rather，thepridethat'sthere；
　　Indifferentguises，butsoulthesame，Imeethimeverywhere。
　　Ihadachum。WhenthetimesweretightWestarvedinAustralianscrubs；
　　Wefrozetogetherinparksatnight，Andlaughedtogetherinpubs。
　　AndIoftenhearalaughlikehisFromasenseofhumourkeen，AndcatchaglimpseinapassingphizOfhisbroad，good-humouredgrin。
　　AndIhadalove——'twasalovetoprize——
　　ButIneverwentbackagain……
　　IhaveseenthelightofherkindbrowneyesInmanyafacesincethen……
　　Thesailorssay'twillberoughto-night，Astheyfastenthehatchesdown，Thesouthisblack，andthebariswhite，Andthedriftingsmokeisbrown。
　　Thegoldhasgonefromthewesternhaze，Thesea-birdscircleandswarm——
　　Butweshallhaveplentyofsunnydays，Andlittleenoughofstorm。
　　Thehillishidingtheshortblackpier，Asthelastwhitesignal'sseen；
　　Thepointsrunin，andthehousesveer，Andthegreatbluffstandsbetween。
　　SodarknessswallowseachfarwhitespeckOnmanyawharfandquay。
　　Thenightcomesdownonarestlessdeck，——
　　Grimcliffs——and——TheOpenSea!
　　TheSliprailsandtheSpurThecoloursofthesettingsunWithdrewacrosstheWesternland——
　　Heraisedthesliprails，onebyone，Andshotthemhomewithtremblinghand；
　　Herbrownhandsclung——herfacegrewpale——
　　Ah!quiveringchinandeyesthatbrim!——
　　Onequick，fiercekissacrosstherail，And，"Good-bye，Mary!""Good-bye，Jim!"
　　~Oh，herideshardtoracethepainWhoridesfromlove，whoridesfromhome；
　　Butheridesslowlyhomeagain，Whosehearthaslearnttoloveandroam。~
　　Ahanduponthehorse'smane，Andonefootinthestirrupset，And，stoopingbacktokissagain，With"Good-bye，Mary!don'tyoufret!
　　WhenIcomeback"——helaughedforher——
　　"Wedonotknowhowsoon'twillbe；
　　I'llwhistleasIroundthespur——
　　Youletthesliprailsdownforme。"
　　Shegaspedforsuddenlossofhope，As，withabackwardwavetoher，HecantereddownthegrassyslopeAndswiftlyroundthedark'ningspur。
　　Black-pencilledpanelsstandinghigh，Anddarknessfadingintostars，Andblurringfastagainstthesky，Afaintwhiteformbesidethebars。
　　Andoftenatthesetofsun，Inwinterbleakandsummerbrown，She'dstealacrossthelittlerun，Andshylyletthesliprailsdown。
　　AndlistentherewhendarknessshutThenearerspurinsilencedeep；
　　AndwhentheycalledherfromthehutStealhomeandcryherselftosleep……
　　~AndherideshardtodullthepainWhoridesfromonethatloveshimbest；
　　Andheridesslowlybackagain，Whoserestlessheartmustroveforrest。~
　　ArthurAlbertDawsonBayldon。
　　SunsetThewearywindisslumberingonthewing:
　　Leapingfromoutmeektwilight'spurplingblueBurnstheproudstarofeveasthoughitknewItwasthebigkingjewelquiveringOntheblackturbanofadvancingnight。
　　InthedimwestthesoldiersofthesunStrikealltheirroyalcoloursonebyone，Reluctantlysurrendereveryheight。
　　TheSeaEreGreecesoared，showeringsovrantiesoflight，EreRomeshookearthwithhertremendoustread，Ereyonblue-feastingsun-godburstblood-red，Beneaththeesleptthyprodigy，ONight!
　　Aeonshaveta'enlikedreamstheirstrange，slowflight，Andvastest，tiniest，creaturespavedherbed，E'encitiessappedbytheusurpingspreadOfherimperiouswaveshavesunkfromsightSinceshefirstchantedhercolossalpsalmsThatswellandsinkbeneaththelisteningstars；
　　Oft，aswithmyriaddrumsbeatingtoarms，Shethundersoutthegrandeurofherwars；
　　ThenshiftsthroughmoaningmoodsherwizardcharmsOfslowflutesandcaressing，gayguitars。
　　ToPoesyThesevesselsofverse，OGreatGoddess，arefilledwithinvisibletears，Withthesobsandsweatofmyspiritandherdesolatebroodingforyears；
　　See，Ilaythem——notonthinealtar，fortheyareunpolishedandplain，Notroundedenoughbythepotter，toomuchburntinthefurnaceofpain；
　　Buthereinthedust，intheshadow，withasuddenwildleapoftheheartIkneeltotenderlykissthem，theninsilencearisetodepart。
　　IlingerawhileattheportalwiththelightofthecrimsoningsunOnmywreathlessbrowbearingthebadgesofbattlesI'vefoughtinnotwon。
　　AtthesoundofthetrumpetI'veeverbeenfoundinthythinfightingline，AndtheweaponsI'vesecretlysharpenedhaveflashedindefenceofthyshrine。
　　I'vereckednotoffailureandlosses，norshrunkfromthesoilureofstrifeForthymagicalglamourwasonmeandartisthemoonlightoflife。
　　Imovefromthethreshold，GreatGoddess，withstepsmeditativeandslow；
　　Nightstealslikeadreamtothelandscapeandslipslikeapallo'eritsglow。
　　Icarrynolampinmybosomanddwindlingingloomisthetrack，Notokenofman'srecognitiontopromptmetoeverturnback。
　　Istrikeeastwardtomeetthegreatday-dawnwiththesoulofmysoulbymyside，Mygoalthoughunknownisassuredme，andtheplanetofLoveismyguide。
　　JenningsCarmichael。
　　AnOldBushRoadDearoldroad，wheel-wornandbroken，Windingthro'theforestgreen，Barredwithshadowandwithsunshine，Mistyvistasdrawnbetween。
　　Grim，scarredbluegumsrangedausterely，LiftingblackenedcolumnseachTothelarge，fairfieldsofazure，Stretchingeveroutofreach。
　　SeethehardybrackengrowingRoundthefallenlimbsoftrees；
　　Andthesharpreedsfromthemarshes，Washedacrossthefloodedleas；
　　Andtheoliverushes，leaningAlltheirpointedspearstocastSlendershadowsontheroadway，Whilethefaint，slowwindcreepspast。
　　Ancientrutsgrownroundwithgrasses，Softoldhollowsfilledwithrain；
　　Rough，gnarledrootsalltwistingqueerly，Darkwithmanyaweather-stain。
　　Lichensmoistuponthefences，Twinerscloseagainstthelogs；
　　Yellowfungusinthethickets，Vividmossesinthebogs。
　　Dearoldroad，wheel-wornandbroken，WhatdelightsintheeIfind!
　　Subtlecharmandtenderfancy，Likeafragranceinthemind。
　　Thyoldwayshavesetmedreaming，Andout-livedillusionsrise，AndthesoftleavesofthelandscapeOpenonmythoughtfuleyes。
　　Seetheclumpofwattles，standingDeadandsaplessontherise；
　　Whentheirboughswerefullofbeauty，Eventouncaringeyes，IwaseverfirsttorifleThesoftbranchesoftheirstore。
　　OthegoldenwealthofblossomIshallgathertherenomore!
　　Nowwereachthedunmorasses，Wheretheredmossusedtogrow，Ruby-brightuponthewater，Floatingontheweedsbelow。
　　Oncetheswanandwild-fowlglidedBythosesedges，greenandtall；
　　Heretheboomingbitternsnested；
　　Hereweheardthecurlewscall。
　　ClimbthishillandwehaverambledTothelastturnoftheway；
　　Hereiswherethebell-birdstinkledFairychimesformeallday。
　　Thesewerebellsthatneverwearied，Swungbyringersonthewing；
　　List!theelfinstrainsarewaking，Memorysetsthebellsa-ring!
　　Dearoldroad，nowonder，surely，ThatIlovetheelikeafriend!
　　AndIgrievetothinkhowsurelyAllthylovelinesswillend。
　　Forthysimplecharmispassing，AndtheturmoilofthestreetSoonwillmarthysylvansilenceWiththetrampofcarelessfeet。
　　AndforthisIlookmorefondlyOnthesunnylandscape，seenFromtheroad，wheel-wornandbroken，Windingthro'theforestgreen，SomethingstillremainsofNature，Thoughtsofotherdaystobring:——
　　Forthestauncholdtreesarestanding，AndIhearthewildbirdssing!
　　AWoman'sMoodIthinkto-nightIcouldbearitall，Eventhearrowthatcleftthecore，——
　　CouldIwaitagainforyourswiftfootfall，Andyoursunnyfacecominginatthedoor。
　　Withtheoldfranklookandthegayyoungsmile，Andtheringofthewordsyouusedtosay；
　　Icouldalmostdeemthepainworthwhile，Togreetyouagainintheoldenway!
　　Butyoustandwithoutinthedarkandcold，AndImaynotopenthelongcloseddoor，Norcallthro'thenight，withtheloveofold，——
　　"Comeintothewarmth，asinnightsofyore!"
　　Ikneelaloneintheredfire-glow，Andhearthewingsofthewindsweepby；
　　Youareoutafarinthenight，Iknow，Andthesoughofthewindislikeacry。
　　Youareoutafar——andIwaitwithin，Agrave-eyedwomanwhosepulseisslow；
　　Theflamesroundtheredcoalssoftlyspin，Andthelonelyroom'sinarosyglow。
　　Thefirelightfallsonyourvacantchair，Andthesoftbrownrugwhereyouusedtostand；
　　Dear，neveragainshallIseeyouthere，Norliftmyheadforyourseekinghand。
　　Yetsometimesstill，andinspiteofall，Iwistfullookatthefasteneddoor，Andwaitagainfortheswiftfootfall，Andthegayyoungvoiceasinhoursofyore。
　　Itstillseemsstrangetobeherealone，Withtherisingsobofthewindwithout；
　　Thesoundtakesadeep，insistingtone，Wherethetreesareswingingtheirarmsabout。
　　Itsmoaningreachestheshelteredroom，Andthrillsmyheartwithasenseofpain；
　　Iwalktothewindow，andpiercethegloom，Withayearninglookthatisallinvain。
　　YouareoutinanightofdepthsthatholdNopromiseofdawningforyouandme，AndonlyaghostfromthelifeofoldHascomefromtheworldofmemory!
　　Youareoutevermore!Godwillsitso!
　　Butah!myspiritisyearningyet!
　　AsIkneelalonebytheredfire-glow，Myeyesgrowdimwiththeoldregret。
　　Owhenshalltheachingthrobgrowstill，Thewarmlove-lifeturncoldatthecore!
　　MustIbewatching，againstmywill，Foryourbanishedfaceintheopeningdoor？
　　Itmaybe，dear，whenthesequel'stoldOfthestory，readtoitsbitterclose；
　　Whentheinnermeaningsoflifeunfold，Andtheunder-sideofourbeingshows——
　　Itmaybethen，inthattruerlight，Whenallourknowledgehaslargergrown，Imayunderstandwhyyoustrayto-night，AndIamleft，withthepast，alone。
　　AgnesL。Storrie。
　　TwentyGallonsofSleepMeasuremeoutfromthefathomlesstunThatsomewhereorotheryoukeepInyourvastycellars，Owealthyone，Twentygallonsofsleep。
　　Twentygallonsofbalmysleep，Dreamless，anddeep，andmild，OftheexcellentbrandyouusedtokeepWhenIwasalittlechild。
　　I'vetastedofallyourvauntedstock，YourclaretsandportsofSpain，Theliquidgoldofyourfamoushock，Andyourmatchlessdrychampagne。
　　Ofyourrichmuscatsandyoursherriesfine，I'vedrunkbothwellanddeep，Then，measuremeout，Omerchantmine，Twentygallonsofsleep。
　　TwentygallonsofslumbersoftOftheinnocent，babykind，WhentheangelsfluttertheirwingsaloftAndthepillowwithdownislined；
　　Ihavedrawnthecorks，anddrainedtheleesOfeveryvintagepressed，IfI'vefeltthestingofmyhoneybeesI'vetakenitwiththerest。
　　Ihavelivedmylife，andI'llnotrepine，AsIsowedIwasboundtoreap；
　　Then，measuremeout，Omerchantmine，Twentygallonsofsleep。
　　AConfessionYoudidnotknow，——howcouldyou，dear，——
　　Howmuchyoustoodfor？LifeinyouRetaineditstouchofEdendew，AndeverthroughthedroughtiestyearMysoulcouldbringherflagonhereAndfillittothebrimwithclearDeepdraughtsofpurity:
　　AndtimecouldneverquenchtheflameOfyouththatlitmethroughyoureyes，AndcozenedwinterfrommyskiesThroughalltheyearsthatwentandcame。
　　YoudidnotknowIusedyournameToconjureby，andstillthesameIfounditspotency。
　　Youdidnotknowthat，asaphialMaygarnerclosethroughdustandgloomTheessenceofarichperfume，RomancewasgarneredinyoursmileAndtouchedmythoughtswithbeauty，whileThepoorworld，wisewithbitterguile，Outliveditschivalry。
　　Youdidnotknow——ourliveswerelaidSofarapart——thatthusIdrewThesunshineofmydaysfromyou，ThatbyyourjoymyownwasweighedThatthusmydebtsyoursweetnesspaid，Andofmyheart'sdeepsilencemadeAlovelymelody。
　　MarthaM。Simpson。
　　ToanOldGrammarOh，mightyconjuror，youraiseTheghostofmylostyouth——
　　Thehappy，golden-tinteddaysWhenearthhertreasure-trovedisplays，Andeverythingistruth。
　　Yourcompeersmaybesageanddry，ButinyourpageappearsAveryfairyland，whereI
　　Played'neathachangefulIrishsky——
　　Askyofsmilesandtears。
　　Dearnativeland!thislittlebookBringsbackthevariedcharmOfemeraldhillandflashingbrook，Deepmountainglenandwoodlandnook，Andhomelyshelteredfarm。
　　IseethehayrickwhereIsatIngoldenautumndays，Andconnedthypage，andwonderedwhatCouldbetheuse，exceptingthatItgainedthemaster'spraise。
　　IconjugatethyverbsagainBesidethewinter'sfire，And，asthesolemnclockstrikesten，Ilaytheeontheshelf，andthenTodreamsoftheeretire。
　　ThySaxonrootsrevealtomeAsilent，emptyschool，Andonepoorprisonerwhocouldsee，Asiftoincreasehermisery，Hermatesreleasedfromrule，Rushingtocatchtherounderball，Orcirclinginthering。
　　Thosemerrygroups!Iseethemall，AndevennowIcanrecallThesongstheyusedtosing。
　　ThysyntaxconjuresforthamornOfspring，whenblossomsrareConspiredthesolemnearthtoadorn，Andspreadthemselvesonbankandthorn，Andperfumedalltheair。
　　ThedewdropslenttheiraidandthrewTheirgemswithlavishhandOneveryflowerofbrillianthue，OneverybladeofgrassthatgrewInthatenchantedland。
　　Thelarkherwarblingmusiclent，Togiveanaddedcharm，Andsleek-hairedkine，indeepcontent，ForthfromtheirmilkingslowlywentTowardsthehomesteadfarm。
　　AndherethypageonlogicshowsAtroopofmerrygirls，Ameadowsmoothwhereclovergrows，Andlaneswherescentedhawthornblows，Andwoodbinetwinesandcurls。
　　And，turningo'erthyleaves，IfindOfmanyafriendthetrace；
　　Forgottenscenesrushtomymind，AndsomewhommemoryleftbehindNowstaremeintheface……
　　Ah，happydays!whenhopewashigh，Andfaithwascalmanddeep!
　　WhenallwasrealandGodwasnigh，Andheavenwas"justbeyondthesky"，Andangelswatchedmysleep。
　　Yourdreamsaregone，andhereinsteadFairsciencereignsalone，And，whenIcometoherforbread，ShesmilesandbowsherstatelyheadAndoffersme——astone。
　　WilliamGay。
　　PrimrosesTheyshineuponmytablethere，Aconstellationmimicsweet，NostarsinHeavencouldshinemorefair，NorEarthhasbeautymorecomplete；
　　Andonmytabletheretheyshine，AndspeaktomeofthingsDivine。
　　InHeavenatfirsttheygrew，andwhenGodcouldnofairermakethem，HeDidplantthembythewaysofmenForallthepureinhearttosee，ThateachmightshineuponitsstemAndbealightfromHimtothem。
　　Theyspeakofthingsabovemyverse，Ofthoughtsnoearthlylanguageknows，ThatloftiestBardcouldne'errehearse，Norholiestprophete'erdisclose，WhichGodHimselfnootherwayThanbyaPrimrosecouldconvey。
　　ToM。
　　WithsomeVerses
　　IfinthesummerofthybrightregardForonebriefseasonthesepoorRhymesshallliveIasknomore，northinkmyfatetoohardIfothereyesbutwintrylooksshouldgive；
　　NorwillIgrievethoughwhatIherehavewritO'erburdenedTimeshoulddropamongtheways，AndtotheunrememberingdustcommitBeyondthepraiseandblameofotherdays:
　　Thesongdothpass，butIwhosing，remain，IpluckfromDeath'sownheartalifemoredeep，AndastheSpring，thatdiesnot，inhertrainDothscatterblossomsforthewindstoreap，SoI，immortal，asIfarealong，Willstrewmypathwithmortalflowersofsong。
　　VestigiaNullaRetrorsumOsteepandruggedLife，whoseharshascentSlopesblindlyupwardthroughthebitternight!
　　Theysaythatonthysummit，highinlight，Sweetrestawaitstheclimber，travel-spent；
　　ButI，alas，withdustygarmentsrent，Withfaintingheartandfailinglimbsandsight，Canseenoglimmeroftheshiningheight，Andvainlylist，withbodyforwardbent，TocatchathwartthegloomonewanderingnoteOfthosegladanthemswhichtheysayaresungWhenoneemergesfromthemistsbelow:
　　Butthough，OLife，thysummitberemoteAndallthystonypathwithdarknesshung，YeteverupwardthroughthenightIgo。
　　EdwardDyson。
　　TheOldWhimHorseHe'sanoldgreyhorse，withhisheadbowedsadly，Andwithdimoldeyesandaqueerrollaft，Withtheoff-foresprungandthehindscrewedbadly，Andhebearsalloverthebrandsofgraft；
　　AndheliftshisheadfromthegrasstowonderWhybynightanddaythewhimisstill，Whythesilenceis，andthestampers'thunderSoundsforthnomorefromtheshatteredmill。
　　InthatwhimheworkedwhenthenightwindsbellowedOntherivensummitofGiant'sHand，AndbydaywhenprodigalSpringhadyellowedAllthewide，longsweepofenchantedland；
　　Andheknewhisshift，andthewhistle'swarning，Andheknewthecallsoftheboysbelow；
　　Throughtheyears，unbidden，atnightormorning，Hehadtakenhisstandbytheoldwhimbow。
　　Butthewhimstandsstill，andthewheelingswallowInthesilentshafthangsherhomeofclay，AndthelizardsflirtandtheswiftsnakesfollowO'erthegrass-grownbraceinthesummerday；
　　AndthecornspringshighinthecracksandcornersOftheforge，anddownwherethetimberlies；
　　AndthecrowsareperchedlikeabandofmournersOnthebrokenhutontheHermit'sRise。
　　Allthehandshavegone，fortherichreefpaidout，Andthecompanywaitstillthecallscomein；
　　Buttheoldgreyhorse，liketheclaim，isplayedout，Andnomarket'snearforhisbonesandskin。
　　Sotheylethimlive，andtheylefthimgrazingBythecreek，andoftintheeveningdimIhaveseenhimstandontherises，gazingAttheruinedbraceandtherottingwhim。
　　Thefloodsrushhighinthegullyunder，Andthelightningslashattheshrinkingtrees，OrthecattledownfromtherangesblunderAsthefiresdrivebyonthesummerbreeze。
　　StillthefeeblehorseattherighthourwandersTothelonelyring，thoughthewhistle'sdumb，AndwithhangingheadbythebowhepondersWherethewhimboy'sgone——whytheshiftsdon'tcome。
　　ButtherecomesanightwhenheseeslightsglowingIntherooflesshutsandtheravagedmill，Whenhehearsagainallthestampersgoing——
　　Thoughthehutsaredarkandthestampersstill:
　　WhenheseesthesteamtotheblackroofclingingAsitsshadowsrollonthesilversands，Andheknowsthevoiceofhisdriversinging，Andtheknocker'sclangwherethebracemanstands。
　　Seetheoldhorsetake，likeacreaturedreaming，Ontheringoncemorehisaccustomedplace；
　　ButthemoonbeamsfullontheruinsstreamingShowthescatteredtimbersandgrass-grownbrace。
　　YetHEhearsthesledinthesmithyfalling，Andtheemptytruckasitrattlesback，Andtheboywhostandsbytheanvil，calling；
　　Andheturnsandbacks，andhe"takesupslack"。
　　Whiletheolddrumcreaks，andtheshadowsshiverAsthewindsweepsby，andthehutdoorsclose，AndthebatsdipdownintheshaftorquiverIntheghostlylight，roundthegreyhorsegoes；
　　Andhefeelsthestrainonhisuntouchedshoulder，Hearsagainthevoicethatwasdeartohim，Seestheformheknew——andhisheartgrowsbolderAsheworkshisshiftbythebrokenwhim。
　　HehearsinthesluicesthewaterrushingAsthebucketsdrainandthedoorsfallback；
　　Whentheearlydawnintheeastisblushing，Heislimpingstillroundtheold，oldtrack。
　　Nowheprickshisears，withaneighreplyingToacallunspoken，witheyesaglow，Andheswaysandsinksinthecircle，dying；
　　Fromtheringnomorewillthegreyhorsego。
　　Inagullygreen，whereadamliesgleaming，Andthebushcreepsbackonaworked-outclaim，AndthesleepycrowsinthesunsitdreamingOnthetimbersgreyandacharredhutframe，Wherethelegsslantdown，andthehareissquattingInthehighrankgrassbythedried-upcourse，Nighashattereddrumandaking-postrottingArethebleachingbonesoftheoldgreyhorse。
　　DowellO'Reilly。
　　TheSea-MaidenLikesummerwavesonsandsofsnow，Softringletsclaspherneckandbrow，AndwanderingbreezeskissawayAthreadedlightofglimmeringspray，ThatdriftsandfloatsandsoftlyfliesInagoldenmistabouthereyes。
　　HerlaughisfreshasfoamthatspringsThroughtumblingshellsandshiningthings，AndwherethegleamingmargindriesIsheardthemusicofhersighs。
　　HergentlebosomebbsandswellsWiththetideoflifethatdeeplywellsFromathrobbingheartthatlovestobreakInthetempestofloveforlove'ssweetsake。
　　O，thefragranceofearth，andthesongofthesea，Andthelightoftheheavens，areonlythreeOfthethousandgloriesthatLovecantrace，Inherlife，andhersoul，andherbeautifulface……
　　Thistangledweedofpoesy，Tornfromtheheartofastormysea，IflinguponthelovedivineOfher，whofillsthisheartofmine。
　　DavidMacDonaldRoss。
　　Love'sTreasureHouseIwenttoLove'soldtreasurehouselastnight，Alone，whenalltheworldwasstill——asleep，AndsawthemiserMemory，growngrayWithyearsofjealouscountingofhisgems，Thereseated。Keenwashiseye，hishandFirmaswhenfirsthishoardinghebeganOfpreciousthingsofLove，longyearsago。
　　"Andthis，"hesaid，"isgoldfromoutherhair，Andthisthemoonlightthatshewanderedin，Withherearose，enamelledbyherbreath，Thatbloomedinglory'tweenherbreasts，andhereThebrimmingsun-cupthatshequaffedatnoon，Andherethestarthatcheeredherinthenight；
　　Inthisgreatchest，seecuriouslywrought，ArepurestofLove'sgems。"Arubykey，Enclaspeduponagoldenring，hetook，Withcare，fromoutsomesecrethiding-place，Anddelicatelytouchedthelock，whereatIstaggered，blindedbythelightofthingsMoreluminousthanstars，andquestionedthus——
　　"Whatarethesetreasures，miserMemory？"
　　Andslowlybendinghisgrayhead，hespoke:
　　"ThesearethemultitudesofkissessweetLovegavesogladly，andItreasurehere。"
　　TheSeatotheShellThesea，mymother，issingingtome，Sheissingingtheoldrefrain，Ofpassion，oflove，andofmystery，Andherworld-oldsongofpain；
　　Ofthemirkmidnightandthedazzlingday，Thattrailtheirrobeso'erthewetsea-way。
　　Thesea，mymother，issingingtomeWiththewhitefoamcaughtinherhair，Withtheseaweedswingingitslongarmsfree，Tograppletheblownseaair:
　　Thesea，mymother，withbillowyswell，Istellinghertaletothewave-washedshell。
　　Thesea，mymother，issingingtome，Withthestarrygleaminherwave，Adirgeofthedead，ofthesad，sadsea，Arequiemsongofthebrave；
　　Tenderly，sadly，thesurgestellTheirtaleofdeathtothewave-washedshell。
　　Thesea，mymother，confidestome，Assheturnstothesoft，roundmoon，Thesecretsthatliewherethespiritsbe，Thathidefromthegarishnoon:
　　Thesea，mymother，wholovesmewell，Istellingtheirwoetothewave-washedshell。
　　Omothero'mine，withthefoam-fleckedhair，Omother，IloveandknowTheheartthatissadandthesoulthatisbareToyourdaughterofebbandflow；
　　AndIholdyourwhispersofHeavenandHellInthelovingheartofawave-washedshell。
　　TheSilentTideIheardOldOceanraisehervoiceandcry，Inthatstillhourbetweenthenightandday；
　　Isawtheansweringtides，greenrobedandgray，Turntoherwithalowcontentedsigh；
　　Marchingwithsilentfeettheypassedmeby，Forthewhitemoonhadtaughtthemtoobey，Andscarceawaveletbrokeinfretfulspray，Astheywentforthtokissthestoopingsky。
　　So，tomyheart，whenthelastsunraysleeps，Andthewannight，impatientforthemoon，Throwshergraymantleoverlandandsea，TherecomesacallfromoutLife'snetherdeeps，Andtides，likesomeoldoceaninaswoon，Flowout，insoundlessmajesty，tothee。
　　TheWatchonDeckBecalmedupontheequatorialseas，Ashipofgoldlayonaseaoffire；
　　Eachsailandropeandspar，asindesire，Mutelybesoughtthekissesofabreeze；
　　Lowlaughtertoldthemarinersatease；
　　Sweetsea-songshymnedtheredsun'sfun'ralpyre:
　　YetOne，witheyesthatneverseemedtotire，Watchedforthestorm，nursedonthethunder'sknees。
　　Thouwatcherofthespirit'sinnerkeep，ScanningDeath'slone，illimitabledeep，Spreadoutwardtothefarimmortalshore!
　　Whilethevaultsleeps，fromtheupheavingdeck，Thousee'sttheadamantinereefsthatwreck，AndLife'slowshoals，wherelustingbillowsroar。
　　AutumnWhen，withlowmoaningsonthedistantshore，Likevainregrets，theocean-tideisrolled:
　　When，thro'bareboughs，thetaleofdeathistoldBybreezessighing，"Summerdaysareo'er"；
　　Whenallthedaysweloved——thedaysofyore——
　　Lieintheirvaults，deadKingswhoruledofold——
　　Unrobedandsceptreless，uncrownedwithgold，Conquered，andtobecrowned，ah!nevermore。
　　Ifo'erthebarefields，coldandwhiteningWiththefirstsnow-flakes，Ishouldseethyform，Andmeetandkissthee，thatwereenoughofSpring；
　　Enoughofsunshine，couldIfeelthewarmGladbeatingofthyheart'neathWinter'swing，Tho'Earthwerefullofwhirlwindandofstorm。
　　MaryGilmore。
　　ALittleGhostThemoonlightfluttersfromtheskyTomeetheratthedoor，Alittleghost，whosestepshavepassedAcrossthecreakingfloor。
　　AndrustlingvinesthatlightlytapAgainstthewindow-pane，Throwshadowsonthewhite-washedwallsToblotthemoutagain。
　　ThemoonlightleadsherasshegoesAcrossanarrowplain，Byalltheold，familiarwaysThatknowherstepsagain。
　　AndthroughthescrubitleadsheronAndbringshertothecreek，ButbythebrokendamshestopsAndseemsasshewouldspeak。
　　Shemovesherlips，butnotasoundRipplesthesilentair；
　　Shewringsherlittlehands，ah，me!
　　Thesadnessofdespair!
　　Whileoverheadtheblack-duck'swingCutslikeaflashuponThestartledair，thatscarcelyshrinksEreheafarisgone。
　　Andcurlewswake，andwailingcryCur-lew!cur-lew!cur-lew!
　　TillalltheBush，withnamelessdreadIspulsingthroughandthrough。
　　ThemoonlightleadsherbackagainAndleavesheratthedoor，AlittleghostwhosestepshavepassedAcrossthecreakingfloor。
　　Good-NightGood-night!……mydarlingsleepssosoundShecannothearmewhereshelies；
　　Whitelilieswatchtheclosedeyes，Redrosesguardthefoldedhands。
　　Good-night!OwomanwhooncelayUponmybreast，sostill，sosweetThatallmypulses，throbbing，beatAndflamed——Icannottouchyounow。
　　Good-night，myown!GodknowswelovedSowell，thatallthingselseseemedslight——
　　Wepartforeverinthenight，Wetwopoorsoulswholovedsowell。
　　BernardO'Dowd。
　　Love'sSubstituteThislove，thatdaresnotwarmbeforeitsflameOuryearninghands，orfromitstemptingtreeYieldfruitwemayconsume，orletusclaimInHymen'sscrollofhappyheraldryThetwiningglyphsofperfectyouandme——
　　Maykindlesocialfireswhencecurlsnoblame，Findgardenswherenofruitsforbiddenbe，Andmottoesweave，unsulliedbyashame。
　　For，love，unmotheredChildhoodwanlywaitsForsuchasyoutocherishittoYouth:
　　RawsocialsoilsuntilledneedLove'sownverveThatPeacea-flowermayousttheirweedyhates:
　　AndwhereDistresswouldfaintfromwolfishsleuthTheperfectlovers'symbolis"Weserve!"
　　OurDutyYetwhatwereLoveifmanremainsunfree，Andwoman'ssunshinesordidmerchandise:
　　Ifchildren'sHopeisblastederetheyseeItsshootsofyouthfromoutthebranchletsrise:
　　Ifthoughtischained，andgaggedisSpeech，andLiesEnthronedasLawbefoulposterity，AndhaggardSin'subiquitousdisguiseInsultsthefaceofGodwhere'ermenbe？
　　Ay，whatwereLove，mylove，didwenotloveOurstrickenbrothersso，astoresignForItsownsake，thefoisonofItsdower:
　　That，so，wetwomayhelpthemmountaboveTheselayersofcharnelairinwhichtheypine，ToseekwithusthePresenceandthePower？
　　EdwinJamesBrady。
　　TheWardensoftheSeasLikestarpointsintheethertoguideahomingsoulTowardsGod'sEternalHaven；abovethewashandroll，Acrossando'ertheoceans，onallthecoaststheystandTallseneschalsofcommerce，HighWardensoftheStrand——
　　ThewhitelightsslowlyturningTheirkindeyesfarandwide，TheredandgreenlightsburningAlongthewaterside。
　　WhenNightwithbreathofaloes，magnolia，spice，andbalmCreepsdownthedarkenedjunglesandmantlesreefandpalm，ByvelvetwatersmakingsoftmusicastheysurgeTheshorelightsofdarkAsiawillonebyoneemerge——
　　Oh，RasMarshigbyAdenShowsdullonhazynights；
　　AndBombayChannel'slaidinIts"In"and"Outer"lights。
　　WhenNight，inrain-wetgarmentscomessobbingcoldandgreyAcrosstheGermanOceanandSouthfromStornoway，Thro'snarlingdarknessslowly，somefixedandsomea-turn，Thebrightshore-lightsofEuropelikewelcometapersburn，——
　　FromfierceFruholmenstreamingO'erNortherniceandsnow，ToCapeSt。Vincentgleaming，——
　　Theselampsofdangerglow。
　　ThedarkEtruscantendinghiswatchfiresbytheshore，Onsacredaltarsburning，theworldshallknownomore；
　　Histemple'scolumnstandingagainsttheancientstarsIsgone；Nowbrightcatoptricsflashoutelectricbars，——
　　SlowswunghisstatelyArgosUntotheTiber'smouth；
　　ButnowtheTuscancargoesScrew-driven，staggerSouth。
　　ThelanternofGenoaguideshomenoEasternfleetsAswhentheboyColumbusplayedinitsnarrowstreets:
　　NomoretheKeltic`dolmens'theirfitfulwarningsthrowAcrosstheloneAtlantic，solong，solongago——
　　NomorethebeakedprowsdashingShalldareashorewardfoam；
　　NomorewillgreatoarsthreshingSweepDoriangalleyshome。
　　NomoretheVikingsroaringtheirsagaswildandweirdProclaimthatRomehasfallen；nomoreaconsulfearedShallquenchtheRomanpharoslestNorthernpiratesfreeBepointedtotheirplunderoncoastsofItaly——
　　Norshallunwillinglovers，FromLetheanpleasurestorn，Farenor'wardwiththoserovers，Tofrozenlandsforlorn。
　　Thebale-firesandthewatch-fires，thewrecker'sfoulfalselureNomoreshallvextheshipmen；andontheircoursesecurePastPharosinthestarlightthetow'ringhullsofTradeRaceinandoutfromSuezinironcavalcade，——
　　SorodeonesunsetoldenAcrossthedark'ningsea，Withbannerssilkandgolden，TheBargeofAntony!
　　Theyloomalongtheforeshores；theygleamacrosstheStraits；
　　TheyguidethefeetofCommerceuntotheharborgates。
　　Innightsofstormandthunder，thro'fogandsleetandrain，Likestarsonangels'foreheads，theygivemanheartagain，——
　　Oh，hearthehighwavessmashingOnPatagonia'sshore!
　　Oh，heartheblackwavesthreshingTheirweightonSkerryvore!
　　Hesearchesnight'sgrimchancesuponhisbridgealoneAndseeksthedistantglimmerofhopefulEddystone:
　　Andthro'athickfogcreeping，withchartandbookandlead，Thehomewardskipperfollowstheirgreenandwhiteandred——
　　BydayhislighthousewardensInsunlitquietstand，ButinthenighttheburdensAretheirsofSeaandLand。
　　TheyfillthatnightwithKnowledge。Athousandshipsgoby，Athousandcaptainsblessthem，sobrightandproudandhigh:
　　Theworld'sdarkcapestheyglamour；orlowonsandbanksdread，They，crouching，markapathwaybetweentheQuickandDead——
　　LikestarpointsintheetherTheybringtheseamenease，TheseLordsofWindandWeatherTheseWardensoftheSeas!
　　Will。H。Ogilvie。
　　QueenslandOpalOpal，littleopal，withtheredfireglancing，Setmyblooda-spinning，setmypulsea-stir，Striketheharpofmemory，setmydullheartdancingSouthwardtotheSunnyLandandtheloveofHer!
　　Opal，shiningopal，letthemcallyoulucklessjewel，Letthemcurseorletthemcovet，youarestillmyheart'sdesire，YouthatrobbedthesunandmoonandgreenearthforfuelTogathertoyourmilkybreastandfillyourveinswithfire!
　　Greenofflutteringgum-leavesabovedimwater-courses，Redofrollingdust-clouds，blueofsummerskies，Flashofflintsafirebeneaththehoofsofracinghorses，Sunlightandmoonlightandlightoflovers'eyesPinkclaspinghandsamidaSouthernsummergloaming，GreenofAugustgrasses，whiteofdew-sprungpearls，GreyofwingingwildgeeseintotheSunsethoming，TwinedwithallthekissesofaQueenofQueenslandgirls!
　　Windo'theAutumnIloveyou，windo'theAutumn，thatcamefromIknownotwhere，Toleadmeoutofthetoilingworldtoaballroomfreshandfair，WherethepoplarstallandgoldenandthebeechesrosyandredAresettingtowoodlandpartnersanddancingthestarstobed!
　　Oh!say，wildwindo'theAutumn，mayIdancethisdancewithyouDeckedoutinyourgownofmoonmistandjewelledwithdropsofdew？
　　ForIknownowaitingloverwitharmsthatsosoftlytwine，AndIknownodancingpartnerwhosestepissomadeformine!
　　DaffodilsHo!Youthere，sellingdaffodilsalongthewindystreet，Poordrooping，dustydaffodils——butoh!soSummersweet!
　　Greenstemsthatstabwithloveliness，richpetal-cupstoholdThewineofSpringtolipsthatclinglikebeesabouttheirgold!
　　Whatpricetoyoufordaffodils？I'llgivewhatpriceyouplease，Forlightandloveandmemorylieleafbyleafwiththese!
　　AndifIboughtallSydneyTownIcouldnothopetobuyThewealthyoubringofeverythingthatgoeswithopensky!
　　Mymoneyforyourdaffodils:whydoyouthankmeso？