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Notes
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In his Foreword (5-6), the author explains his motives for writing these poems: a celebration of the natural world and joy 'in the recompense that comes with love and understanding of our fellows and our service to they who journey beside us.'
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Dedication: ...to they whose lives are so well known and understood by me, and in particular to my wife, ... these verses are affectionately and in all humility dedicated.
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The Selection is divided into three parts: I. 'The Earth, the Sea, and the Sky'. II. 'Meditations'. III. 'Dedications'.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Hobart,
Southeast Tasmania,
Tasmania,:J. Walch
, 1945 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Introductoryi"Herein, these verses rudely sung,", single work poetry (p. 7)
- Autumn Morni"Awake, beloved,", single work poetry (p. 11-12)
- Autumn Evei"The sun,", single work poetry (p. 13)
- A Songi"Sing me a song of the crimson dawn", single work poetry (p. 14-15)
- Things to Lovei"I love to hear the murmur", single work poetry (p. 16)
- Thoughtsi"Northwards, ever northward,", single work poetry (p. 17-18)
- Gratitudei"When comes the eventide, and day", single work poetry (p. 19-20)
- Contrastsi"The beauty of the morning sky", single work poetry (p. 21)
- Beautyi"How lovely soft the mellow light,", single work poetry (p. 22)
- Honouri"How often do we sacrifice,", single work poetry (p. 25)
- My Dreami"This is my dream.", single work poetry (p. 26-27)
- Is It?i"Is it worth it all, my brother,", single work poetry (p. 28-29)
- Prayeri"In happy, simple childhood, free", single work poetry (p. 30-31)
- Elusive Sleepi"If I were free", single work poetry (p. 32)
- Womanhoodi"How oft,", single work poetry (p. 33-34)
- Voicesi"The Girl: Tell me whither are we leading", single work poetry (p. 35-36)
- Lovei"My love,", single work poetry (p. 37)
- Alonei"Alone I lie,", single work poetry (p. 38-39)
- The Beaconi"We shall not falter though the journey be", single work poetry (p. 40)
- To Old Edinai"Edinburgh, Edinburgh,", single work poetry (p. 43)
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