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y separately published work icon The Goldfinches of Baghdad selected work   poetry  
  • Author:agent Robert Adamson http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/adamson-robert
Issue Details: First known date: 2006... 2006 The Goldfinches of Baghdad
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Chicago, Illinois,
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas,:Flood Editions , 2006 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Symbolismi"At Uladulla", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 37)
Note: With title: The Yellow Bittern
Gang Gang Cockatoosi"In the outer suburbs we pass under them, dark grey", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 38-39)
Eclectus Parroti"Bright green, scarlet-bellied, black-billed bird,", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 40)
Major Mitchell's Pink Cockatooi"In the Mallee, dodging the crooked branches", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 41)
Red Necked Avoceti"Wading in a lake blocked off to the sea", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 42-43)
The Ruffi"There's no use describing the Ruff,", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 44-45)
Note: With first line: It's difficult to describe the ruff.
Rainbow Bee-Eatersi"Their wings fuelled", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 46-47)
Note: With first line: Wings fuelled
The Ravens : After Trakli"The ravens launch themselves", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 48-49)
The Peach-Faced Finches of Madagascar, Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 50)
The Dollarbirdi"As the family listened to the reading of the will", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 51-52)
The Cow Birdi"This is not poetry. Its turkey-head", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 53-54)
Note: With first line: This is not poetry - this bird's turkey-head
The Grey Whistleri"There is a man knocking on the door;", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 55-56)
The Flag-Tailed Bird of Paradisei"Thought to be extinct, they are appearing", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 57-58)
The Goldfinches of Baghdadi"These finches are kept in gold-plated cages", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 59)
Note: With first line: These finches are kept in gold cages
Fishing in a Landscape for Lovei"This is swamp land, its mountains", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 63-64)
Brahminy Kitei"Humidity envelops my boat, black mould", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 65-66)
The First Chance Was the Last Chancei"Down sandstone steps to the jetty; always", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 67-68)
Powder Hulk Bayi"Blocks of sandstone suspended in air", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 69-70)
Note: Dedication: for John Firth-Smith
Winter Nighti"In the darkness beyond our garden fence,", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 71-72)
Note: Dedication: for Kevin Hart
Elegy from Balmoral Beachi"A beach. Small waves and a shark net.", Robert Adamson , single work poetry (p. 73)
Note: Dedication: for Arkie Deya Whiteley
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