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Preface and note by A. G. S. ( A. G. Stephens): Acknowledgement of prior publication is made in several cases to The Bulletin (Sydney), The Bookfellow, Building (Sydney), The Amateur Gardener, Young Australia, and The Messenger of the Presbyterian Church of Australasia. The greater part of the contents is now first issued. The verses of this small book contain the author's life in New South Wales during many years. They have been deeply meditated: some are beautifully uttered. At her height Miss Robertson weaves thought and feeling into a perfect texture of words. The harmony of 'The Canary' is remarkable: when heat turns to flame 'Bereaved' reaches the ecstasy of poetry. A little of the work is classic.
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Contents
* Contents derived from the
Sydney,
New South Wales,:Bookfellow
, 1919 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- The Daily Telegraph Building, Sydneyi"From weary hands at length the hammers fall;", single work poetry (p. 12)
- The Band in Moore Streeti"I hear the band a warning throw", single work poetry (p. 15)
- Engagedi"My prince has come, and all my dreams of yore -", single work poetry (p. 16)
- A Ballad of Booksi"Our truest aristocracy", single work poetry (p. 19-20)
- My Little Soni"You keep Earth young for me with your caress", single work poetry (p. 23)
- The Daily Telegraph Building, Sydneyi"From weary hands at length the hammers fall;", single work poetry (p. 25)
- Childlessi"Lend me you bonny boy -", single work poetry (p. 25-26)
- A Kingfisheri"A doubt, a guess, swaying in the sunlit air!", single work poetry (p. 29)
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The Sad Joyi"A Joy came to me in my woe,",
single work
poetry
(p. 31)
Note: With title: Joy in Sorrow
- In the Spiriti"O give me a smile, my dear one,", single work poetry (p. 32)
- A Head-Nurse's Cap : From the Probationer's Point of Viewi"O star-far snowy crown!", single work poetry (p. 37-38)
- Bereavedi"A lone fireside, ah me!", single work poetry (p. 42)
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