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Dedication: Dedicated to the Memory of Corporal R. F. Juchau, 'Bim,' who passed away Ranau Prison Camp, July 23rd, 1945. (A dedicatory verse follows the formal dedication.)
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Poems grouped in three sections: 'War Verses', 'Miscellaneous Verses' and 'For Children'.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Gordon,
Chatswood - Gordon - Castlecrag area,
Sydney Northern Suburbs,
Sydney,
New South Wales,:H. E. Stone
, 1947 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Prisoner of War, 1942i"Soldier lad, how are you faring", single work poetry war literature (p. 7)
- Busy Handsi"I have no time for daffodils,", single work poetry war literature (p. 8)
- A Respitei"Talk not to me of war, just for to-day", single work poetry war literature (p. 9)
- Unspoiledi"Hurricanes, bombers and flame-throwing tanks,", single work poetry war literature (p. 10)
- A Reproach, 25th Aprili"Oh! Anzac men, tramp on your way", single work poetry war literature (p. 11)
- Captivei"The lilac in my garden's bursting into fragrant bloom,", single work poetry (p. 12)
- Requesti"When I am dead draw not the blinds", single work poetry (p. 13)
- A Songi"My heart was once a broken thing,", single work poetry (p. 14)
- Forsworni"There is a song I must not sing,", single work poetry (p. 15)
- Recompensei"I have not wealth nor any gold", single work poetry (p. 16)
- Heaveni"Since you have passed and lie so softly sleeping", single work poetry (p. 17)
- To a Friendi"I shall not bear to walk again", single work poetry (p. 18)
- Supplicationi"When I was a child, from out Biblical lore,", single work poetry (p. 19)
- The Reasoni"She wasn't short, she wasn't tall,", single work poetry (p. 20)
- Fine Feathers Do Not Make Fine Birdsi"The birds had a quarrel one fine summer's day,", single work poetry children's (p. 21)
- Miss Pussy Willowi"Miss Pussy Willow's come to town,", single work poetry (p. 22)
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