SirHenryParkes。
　　TheBuriedChiefNovember6th，1886
　　WithspeechlesslipsandsolemntreadTheybroughttheLawyer-Statesmanhome:
　　Theylaidhimwiththegather'ddead，Whererichandpoorlikebrotherscome。
　　Howbravelydidthestriplingclimb，Fromsteptosteptheruggedhill:
　　Hisgazethro'thatbenightedtimeFix'donthefar-offbeaconstill。
　　Hefacedthestormthato'erhimburst，Withpridetomatchtheproudestborn:
　　Heboreunblench'dDetraction'sworst，——
　　Paidblowforblow，andscornforscorn。
　　HescaledthesummitwhilethesunYetshoneuponhisconquer'dtrack:
　　Norfalter'dtillthegoalwaswon，Norstrugglingupward，oncelook'dback。
　　Butwhatavailsthe"prideofplace"，Orwingedchariotrollingpast？
　　Heheedsnotnowwhowinstherace，Aliketohimthefirstorlast。
　　ThomasAlexanderBrowne`RolfBoldrewood'。
　　PerditaSheisbeautifulyet，withherwondroushairAndeyesthatarestormywithfitfullight，ThedelicatehuesofbrowandcheekAreunmarredall，rose-clearandbright；
　　ThatmatchlessframeyetholdsatbayThecrouchingbloodhounds，Remorse，Decay。
　　Thereisnofearinhergreatdarkeyes——
　　Nohope，nolove，nocare，StatelyandproudshelooksaroundWithafierce，defiantstare；
　　Wildwordsdeformherrecklessspeech，Herlaughhasasadnesstearsneverreach。
　　Whomshouldshefearonearth？CanFateOnedirertormentlendToherfewlittleyearsofglitterandgloomWiththesadoldstorytoendWhenthespectresofLoneliness，WantandPainShallariseonenightwithDeathintheirtrain？……
　　IseeinavisionawomanlikeherTripdownanorchardslope，WithrosyprattlersthatshoutanameIntonesofraptureandhope；
　　Whiletheyeoman，gazingatchildrenandwife，ThanksGodfortheprideandjoyofhislife……
　　Whoseconscienceisheavywiththisdarkguilt？
　　WhopaysatthefinaldayForawastedbody，amurderedsoul，Andhowshallheanswer，Isay，Forheroutlawedyears，herearlydoom，Anddespair——despair——beyondthetomb？
　　AdamLindsayGordon。
　　ADedicationTheyarerhymesrudelystrungwithintentlessOfsoundthanofwords，Inlandswherebrightblossomsarescentless，Andsonglessbrightbirds；
　　Where，withfireandfiercedroughtonhertresses，InsatiablesummeroppressesSerewoodlandsandsadwildernesses，Andfaintflocksandherds。
　　Whereindreariestdays，whenalldewsend，Andallwindsarewarm，WildWinter'slargeflood-gatesareloosen'd，Andfloods，freedfromstorm，Frombroken-upfountainheads，dashonDrydesertswithlongpentuppassion——
　　Hererhymewasfirstframedwithoutfashion——
　　Songshapedwithoutform。
　　Whencegather'd？——Thelocust'sgladchirrupMayfurnishastave；
　　Theringofarowelandstirrup，Thewashofawave；
　　Thechauntofthemarshfroginrushes，ThatchimesthroughthepausesandhushesOfnightfall，thetorrentthatgushes，Thetempeststhatrave；
　　Inthedeep'ningofdawn，whenitdapplesTheduskofthesky，Withstreaksliketheredd'ningofapples，Theripeningofrye。
　　Toeastward，whenclusterbycluster，Dimstarsanddullplanets，thatmuster，WaxwaninaworldofwhitelustreThatspreadsfarandhigh；
　　Inthegatheringofnightgloomo'erhead，inThestillsilentchange，Allfire-flush'dwhenforesttreesreddenOnslopesoftherange。
　　Whenthegnarl'd，knottedtrunksEucalyptianSeemcarved，likeweirdcolumnsEgyptian，Withcuriousdevice，quaintinscription，Andhieroglyphstrange；
　　IntheSpring，whenthewattlegoldtrembles'Twixtshadowandshine，Wheneachdew-ladenairdraughtresemblesAlongdraughtofwine；
　　Whenthesky-line'sblueburnish'dresistanceMakesdeeperthedreamiestdistance，Somesonginallheartshathexistence，——
　　Suchsongshavebeenmine。
　　Thora'sSongWeseveredinAutumnearly，Eretheearthwastornbytheplough；
　　ThewheatandtheoatsandthebarleyAreripefortheharvestnow。
　　Wesunder'donemistymorningErethehillsweredimm'dbytherain；
　　Throughtheflowersthosehillsadorning——
　　Thoucomestnotbackagain。
　　MyheartisheavyandwearyWiththeweightofawearysoul；
　　Themid-dayglaregrowsdreary，Anddrearythemidnightscroll。
　　Thecorn-stalkssighforthesickle，'Neaththeloadoftheirgoldengrain；
　　Isighforamatemorefickle——
　　Thoucomestnotbackagain。
　　Thewarmsunrisethandsetteth，Thenightbringethmoisteningdew，ButthesoulthatlongethforgettethThewarmthandthemoisturetoo。
　　InthehotsunrisingandsettingThereisnaughtsavefeverishpain；
　　Therearetearsinthenight-dewswetting——
　　Thoucomestnotbackagain。
　　ThyvoiceinmyearstillminglesWiththevoicesofwhisp'ringtrees，ThykissonmycheekstilltinglesAteachkissofthesummerbreeze。
　　WhiledreamsofthepastarethrongingForsubstanceofshadesinvain，Iamwaiting，watchingandlonging——
　　Thoucomestnotbackagain。
　　Waitingandwatchingever，Longingandlingeringyet；
　　Leavesrustleandcorn-stalksquiver，Windsmurmurandwatersfret。
　　Noanswertheybring，nogreeting，Nospeech，savethatsadrefrain，Norvoice，saveanechorepeating——
　　Hecomethnotbackagain。
　　TheSickStock-riderHoldhard，Ned!Liftmedownoncemore，andlaymeintheshade。
　　Oldman，you'vehadyourworkcutouttoguideBothhorses，andtoholdmeinthesaddlewhenIswayed，Allthroughthehot，slow，sleepy，silentride。
　　Thedawnat"Moorabinda"wasamistrackdullanddense，Thesun-risewasasullen，sluggishlamp；
　　IwasdozinginthegatewayatArbuthnot'sbound'ryfence，IwasdreamingontheLimestonecattlecamp。
　　WecrossedthecreekatCarricksford，andsharplythroughthehaze，Andsuddenlythesunshotflamingforth；
　　Tosouthwardlay"Katawa"，withthesandpeaksallablaze，AndtheflushedfieldsofGlenLomondlaytonorth。
　　Nowwestwardwindsthebridle-paththatleadstoLindisfarm，Andyonderloomsthedouble-headedBluff；
　　Fromthefarsideofthefirsthill，whentheskiesareclearandcalm，YoucanseeSylvester'swoolshedfairenough。
　　FivemilesweusedtocallitfromourhomesteadtotheplaceWherethebigtreespanstheroadwaylikeanarch；
　　'TwashereweranthedingodownthatgaveussuchachaseEightyearsago——orwasitnine？——lastMarch。
　　'Twasmerryintheglowingmornamongthegleaminggrass，Towanderaswe'vewanderedmanyamile，Andblowthecooltobaccocloud，andwatchthewhitewreathspass，Sittinglooselyinthesaddleallthewhile。
　　'Twasmerry'midtheblackwoods，whenwespiedthestationroofs，Towheelthewildscrubcattleattheyard，Witharunningfireofstockwhipsandafieryrunofhoofs；
　　Oh!thehardestdaywasneverthentoohard!
　　Aye!wehadagloriousgallopafter"Starlight"andhisgang，WhentheyboltedfromSylvester'sontheflat；
　　Howthesun-driedreed-bedscrackled，howtheflint-strewnrangesrang，Tothestrokesof"Mountaineer"and"Acrobat"。
　　Hardbehindtheminthetimber，harderstillacrosstheheath，Closebesidethemthroughthetea-treescrubwedash'd；
　　Andthegolden-tintedfernleaves，howtheyrustledunderneath；
　　Andthehoneysuckleosiers，howtheycrash'd!
　　Weledthehuntthroughout，Ned，onthechestnutandthegrey，Andthetrooperswerethreehundredyardsbehind，Whileweemptiedoursix-shootersonthebushrangersatbay，Inthecreekwithstuntedbox-treesforablind!
　　Thereyougrappledwiththeleader，mantoman，andhorsetohorse，Andyouroll'dtogetherwhenthechestnutrear'd；
　　Heblazedawayandmissedyouinthatshallowwater-course——
　　Anarrowshave——hispowdersingedyourbeard!
　　Inthesehourswhenlifeisebbing，howthosedayswhenlifewasyoungComebacktous；howclearlyIrecallEventheyarnsJackHallinvented，andthesongsJemRopersung；
　　AndwherearenowJemRoperandJackHall？
　　Ay!nearlyallourcomradesoftheoldcolonialschool，Ourancientbooncompanions，Ned，aregone；
　　Hardliversforthemostpart，somewhatrecklessasarule，ItseemsthatyouandIareleftalone。
　　TherewasHughes，whogotintroublethroughthatbusinesswiththecards，Itmatterslittlewhatbecameofhim；
　　Butasteerripp'dupMacphersonintheCooramintayards，AndSullivanwasdrown'datSink-or-swim；
　　AndMostyn——poorFrankMostyn——diedatlast，afearfulwreck，Inthe"horrors"attheUpperWandinong，AndCarisbrooke，therider，attheHorsefallbrokehisneck；
　　Faith!thewonderwashesavedhisnecksolong!
　　Ah!thosedaysandnightswesquanderedattheLogans'intheglen——
　　TheLogans，manandwife，havelongbeendead。
　　Elsie'stallestgirlseemstallerthanyourlittleElsiethen；
　　AndEthelisawomangrownandwed。
　　I'vehadmyshareofpastime，andI'vedonemyshareoftoil，Andlifeisshort——thelongestlifeaspan；
　　Icarenotnowtotarryforthecornorfortheoil，Orforwinethatmakethgladtheheartofman。
　　Forgoodundone，andgiftsmisspent，andresolutionsvain，'Tissomewhatlatetotrouble。ThisIknow——
　　Ishouldlivethesamelifeover，ifIhadtoliveagain；
　　AndthechancesareIgowheremostmengo。
　　Thedeepblueskieswaxdusky，andthetallgreentreesgrowdim，Theswardbeneathmeseemstoheaveandfall；
　　Andsickly，smokyshadowsthroughthesleepysunlightswim，Andontheverysun'sfaceweavetheirpall。
　　Letmeslumberinthehollowwherethewattleblossomswave，Withneverstoneorrailtofencemybed；
　　Shouldthesturdystationchildrenpullthebush-flowersonmygrave，Imaychancetohearthemrompingoverhead。
　　Idon'tsupposeIshallthough，forIfeellikesleepingsound，Thatsleep，theysay，isdoubtful。True；butyetAtleastitmakesnodifferencetothedeadmanundergroundWhatthelivingmenrememberorforget。
　　Enigmasthatperplexusintheworld'sunequalstrife，Thefuturemayignoreormayreveal；
　　Yetsome，asweakaswater，Ned，tomakethebestoflife，Havebeentofacetheworstastrueassteel。
　　HenryKendall。
　　PrefatorySonnetsI。
　　Ipurposedoncetotakemypenandwrite，Notsongs，likesome，tormentedandawryWithpassion，butacunningharmonyOfwordsandmusiccaughtfromglenandheight，AndlucidcoloursbornofwoodlandlightAndshiningplaceswherethesea-streamslie。
　　Butthiswaswhentheheatofyouthglowedwhite，AndsinceI'veputthefadedpurposeby。
　　IhavenofaultlessfruitstoofferyouWhoreadthisbook；butcertainsyllablesHereinareborrowedfromunfooteddellsAndsecrethollowsdeartonoontidedew；
　　Andtheseatleast，thoughfarbetweenandfew，Maycatchthesenselikesubtleforestspells。
　　II。
　　Sotakethesekindly，eventhoughtherebeSomenotesthatuntootherlyresbelong，Strayechoesfromtheeldersonsofsong；
　　AndthinkhowfromitsneighbouringnativeseaThepensiveshelldothborrowmelody。
　　IwouldnotdothelordlymasterswrongByfilchingfairwordsfromtheshiningthrongWhosemusichauntsmeasthewindatree!
　　Lo，whenastrangerinsoftSyriangloomsShotthroughwithsunsettreadsthecedardells，AndhearsthebreezyringofelfinbellsFardownbywherethewhite-hairedcataractbooms，He，faintwithsweetnesscaughtfromforestsmells，Bearsthence，unwitting，plunderofperfumes。
　　SeptemberinAustraliaGreyWinterhathgone，likeawearisomeguest，And，behold，forrepayment，SeptembercomesinwiththewindoftheWestAndtheSpringinherraiment!
　　Thewaysofthefrosthavebeenfilledoftheflowers，WhiletheforestdiscoversWildwings，withthehaloofhyalinehours，Andthemusicoflovers。
　　September，themaidwiththeswift，silverfeet!
　　Sheglides，andshegracesThevalleysofcoolness，theslopesoftheheat，Withherblossomytraces；
　　Sweetmonth，withamouththatismadeofarose，ShelightensandlingersInspotswheretheharpoftheeveningglows，Attunedbyherfingers。
　　ThestreamfromitshomeinthehollowhillslipsInadarlingoldfashion；
　　AndthedaygoethdownwithasongonitslipsWhosekey-noteispassion；
　　Faroutinthefierce，bitterfrontoftheseaIstand，andrememberDeadthingsthatwerebrothersandsistersofthee，ResplendentSeptember。
　　TheWest，whenitblowsatthefallofthenoonAndbeatsonthebeaches，IsfilledwithatenderandtremuloustuneThattouchesandteaches；
　　ThestoriesofYouth，oftheburdenofTime，AndthedeathofDevotion，Comebackwiththewind，andarethemesoftherhymeInthewavesoftheocean。
　　We，havingasecrettoothersunknown，Inthecoolmountain-mosses，Maywhispertogether，September，aloneOfourlovesandourlosses。
　　Onewordforherbeauty，andoneforthegraceShegavetothehours；
　　Andthenwemaykissher，andsufferherfaceTosleepwiththeflowers……
　　Oh，seasonofchanges——ofshadowandshine——
　　Septemberthesplendid!
　　Mysonghathnomusictominglewiththine，Anditsburdenisended；
　　Butthou，beingbornofthewindsandthesun，Bymountain，byriver，Maystlightenandlisten，andloiterandrun，Withthyvoicesforever。
　　RoseLorraineSweetwater-moons，blownintolightsOfflyinggoldonpoolandcreek，AndmanysoundsandmanysightsOfyoungerdaysarebackthisweek。
　　IcannotsayIsoughttofaceOrgreatlycaredtocrossagainThesubtlespiritoftheplaceWhoselifeismixedwithRoseLorraine。
　　WhatthoughhervoiceringsclearlythroughAnightlydreamIgladlykeep，NowishhaveItostartanewHeartfountainsthathaveceasedtoleap。
　　Here，facetofacewithdifferentdays，Andlaterthingsthatpleadforlove，ItwouldbeworsethanwrongtoraiseAphantomfartoovaintomove。
　　But，RoseLorraine——ah!RoseLorraine，I'llwhispernow，wherenoonehears——
　　IfyoushouldchancetomeetagainThemanyoukissedinsoft，deadyears，Justsayforonce"Hesufferedmuch，"
　　Andaddtothis"HisfatewasworstBecauseofme，myvoice，mytouch"——
　　Thereisnopassionlikethefirst!
　　IfIthatbreatheyourslowsweetname，Asonebreatheslownotesonaflute，Havevextyourpeacewithwordofblame，Thephraseisdead——thelipsaremute。
　　YetwhenIturntowardsthewall，Instormynights，intimesofrain，IoftenwishyoucouldrecallYourtenderspeeches，RoseLorraine。
　　Because，yousee，Ithoughtthemtrue，Anddidnotcountyouself-deceived，Andgavemyselfinalltoyou，AndlookedonLoveasLifeachieved。
　　Thencamethebitter，suddenchange，Thefastenedlips，thedumbdespair:
　　Thefirstfewweekswereverystrange，Andlong，andsad，andhardtobear。
　　NowomanliveswithpowertoburstMypassion'sbonds，andsetmefree；
　　ForRoseislastwhereRosewasfirst，AndonlyRoseisfairtome。
　　Thefaintestmemoryofherface，Thewilfulfacethathurtmeso，IsfollowedbyafierytraceThatRoseLorrainemustneverknow。
　　IkeepafadedribbonstringYouusedtowearaboutyourthroat；
　　Andofthispale，thisperishedthing，IthinkIknowthethreadsbyrote。
　　Godhelpsuchlove!Totouchyourhand，Toloiterwhereyourfeetmightfall，Youmarvellousgirl，mysoulwouldstandTheworstofhell——itsfiresandall!
　　ToaMountainTothee，Ofatherofthestatelypeaks，Abovemeintheloftierlight——tothee，ImperialbrotherofthoseawfulhillsWhosefeetaresetinsplendidspheresofflame，Whoseheadsarewherethegodsare，andwhosesidesOfstrengtharebeltedroundwithallthezonesOfalltheworld，Idedicatethesesongs。
　　Andif，withinthecompassofthisbook，TherelivesandglowsONEverseinwhichtherebeatsThepulseofwindandtorrent——ifONElineIsherethatlikearunningwatersounds，Andseemsanechofromthelandsofleaf，Besurethatlineisthine。Here，inthishome，Awayfrommenandbooksandalltheschools，ItaketheeformyTeacher。InthyvoiceOfdeathlessmajesty，I，kneeling，hearGod'sgrandauthenticGospel!Yearbyyear，ThegreatsublimecantataofthystormStrikesthroughmyspirit——fillsitwithalifeOfstartlingbeauty!ThoumyBibleartWithholyleavesofrock，andflower，andtree，Andmoss，andshiningrunnel。FromeachpageThathelpstomakethyawfulvolume，I
　　Havelearnedanoblelesson。InthepsalmOfthygravewinds，andintheliturgyOfsingingwaters，lo!mysoulhasheardThehigherworship；andfromthee，indeed，ThebroadfoundationsofafinerhopeWeregatheredin；andthouhastliftedupTheblindhorizonforalargerfaith!
　　Moreover，walkinginexaltedwoodsOfnakedglory，inthegreenandgoldOfforestsunshine，IhavepausedlikeoneWithallthelifetransfigured:andafloodOflightineffablehasmademefeelAsfeltthegrandoldprophetscaughtawayByflamesofinspiration；butthewordsSufficientforthestoryofmyDreamArefartoosplendidforpoorhumanlips!
　　Butthou，towhomIturnwithreverenteyes——
　　OstatelyFather，whosemajesticfaceShinesfarabovethezoneofwindandcloud，Wherehighdominionofthemorningis——
　　ThouhasttheSongcompleteofwhichmysongsArepallidadumbrations!CertainsoundsOfstrongauthenticsorrowinthisbookMayhavethesobofuplandtorrents——these，Andonlythese，maytouchthegreatWorld'sheart；
　　For，lo!theyaretheissuesofthatgriefWhichmakesamanmorehuman，andhislifeMorelikethatfrankexaltedlifeofthine。
　　ButinthesepagesthereareothertonesInwhichthylarge，superiorvoiceisnot——
　　ThroughwhichnobeautythatresemblesthineHasevershone。THESEarethebrokenwordsOfblindoccasions，whentheWorldhascomeBetweenmeandmyDream。NosongishereOfmightycompass；formysingingrobesI'veworninstolenmoments。AllmydaysHavebeenthedaysofalaboriouslife，AndeveronmystrugglingsoulhasburnedThefierceheatofthishurriedsphere。Butthou，TowhosefairmajestyIdedicateMybookofrhymes——thouhasttheperfectrestWhichmakestheheavenofthehighestgods!
　　TotheethenoisesofthisviolenttimeArefar，faintwhispers；and，fromagetoage，Withintheworldandyetapartfromit，Thoustandest!RoundthylordlycapestheseaRollsonwithasuperbindifferenceForever；inthydeep，green，graciousglensThesilverfountainssingforever。FarAbovedimghostsofwatersinthecaves，TheroyalrobeofmorningonthyheadAbidesforever!EvermorethewindIsthyaugustcompanion；andthypeersArecloud，andthunder，andthefacesublimeOfbluemid-heaven!OnthyawfulbrowIsDeity；andinthatvoiceofthineThereisthegreatimperialutteranceOfGodforever；andthyfeetaresetWhereevermore，throughallthedaysandyears，Thererollsthegrandhymnofthedeathlesswave。
　　AraluenTakethisrose，andverygentlyplaceitonthetender，deepMosseswhereourlittledarling，Araluen，liesasleep。
　　Puttheblossomclosetobaby——kneelwithme，mylove，andpray；
　　Wemustleavethebirdwe'veburied——saygood-byetoherto-day；
　　Intheshadowofourtroublewemustgotootherlands，Andtheflowerswehavefosteredwillbelefttootherhands。
　　Othereyeswillwatchthemgrowing——otherfeetwillsoftlytreadWheretwoheartsarenearlybreaking，wheresomanytearsareshed。
　　Bitteristheworldwelivein:lifeandlovearemixedwithpain；
　　Wewillneverseethesedaisies——neverwaterthemagain……
　　Heretheblue-eyedSpringwilllinger，heretheshiningmonthwillstay，Likeafriend，byAraluen，whenwetwoarefaraway；
　　But，beyondthewild，widewaters，wewilltreadanothershore——
　　Wewillneverwatchthisblossom，neverseeitanymore。
　　Girl，whosehandatGod'shighaltarinthedear，deadyearIpressed，Leanyourstrickenheaduponme——thisisstillyourlover'sbreast!
　　Shewhosleepswasfirstandsweetest——nonewehavetotakeherplace!
　　Emptyisthelittlecradle——absentisthelittleface。
　　Otherchildrenmaybegiven；butthisrosebeyondrecall，Butthisgarlandofyourgirlhood，willbedearestofthemall。
　　Nonewillever，Araluen，nestlewhereyouusedtobe，Inmyheartofhearts，youdarling，whentheworldwasnewtome；
　　Wewereyoungwhenyouwerewithus，lifeandlovewerehappythingsToyourfatherandyourmothereretheangelsgaveyouwings。
　　Youthatsitandsobbesideme——you，uponwhosegoldenheadManyrainsofmanysorrowshavefromdaytodaybeenshed；
　　Who，becauseyourlovewasnoble，facedwithmethelotaustereEverpressingwithitshardshiponthemanoflettershere——
　　Letmefeelthatyouarenearme，layyourhandwithinmineown；
　　YouareallIhavetolivefor，nowthatweareleftalone。
　　Threetherewere，butonehasvanished。Sinsofminehavemadeyouweep；
　　Butforgiveyourbaby'sfathernowthatbabyisasleep。
　　Letusgo，fornightisfalling，leavethedarlingwithherflowers；
　　Otherhandswillcomeandtendthem——otherfriendsinotherhours。
　　AfterManyYearsThesongthatonceIdreamedabout，Thetender，touchingthing，Asradiantastherosewithout，Theloveofwindandwing:
　　Theperfectverses，tothetuneOfwoodlandmusicset，Asbeautifulasafternoon，Remainunwrittenyet。
　　Itistoolatetowritethemnow——
　　Theancientfireiscold；
　　Noardentlightsillumethebrow，Asinthedaysofold。
　　Icannotdreamthedreamagain；
　　But，whenthehappybirdsAresinginginthesunnyrain，IthinkIhearitswords。
　　IthinkIheartheechostillOflong-forgottentones，WheneveningwindsareonthehillAndsunsetfiresthecones；
　　Butonlyinthehourssupreme，Withsongsoflandandsea，Thelyricsoftheleafandstream，Thisechocomestome。
　　NolongerdoththeearthrevealHergraciousgreenandgold；
　　Isitwhereyouthwasonce，andfeelThatIamgrowingold。
　　ThelustrefromthefaceofthingsIswearingallaway；
　　Likeonewhohaltswithtiredwings，Irestandmuseto-day。
　　ThereisariverintherangeIlovetothinkabout；
　　PerhapsthesearchingfeetofchangeHaveneverfounditout。
　　Ah!oftentimesIusedtolookUponitsbanks，andlongTostealthebeautyofthatbrookAndputitinasong。
　　Iwonderiftheslopesofmoss，Indreamssodeartome——
　　Thefallsofflower，andflower-likefloss——
　　Areastheyusedtobe!
　　Iwonderifthewaterfalls，Thesingersfarandfair，Thatgleamedbetweenthewet，greenwalls，Arestillthemarvelsthere!
　　Ah!letmehopethatinthatplaceThoseoldfamiliarthingsTowhichIturnawistfulfaceHavenevertakenwings。
　　LetmeretainthefancystillThat，pastthelordlyrange，Therealwaysshines，infoldsofhill，Onespotsecurefromchange!
　　ItrustthatyetthetenderscreenThatshadesacertainnookRemains，withallitsgoldandgreen，Thegloryofthebrook。
　　IthidesasecrettothebirdsAndwatersonlyknown:
　　Thelettersoftwolovelywords——
　　Apoemonastone。
　　PerhapstheladyofthepastUpontheselinesmaylight，Thepurestverses，andthelast，ThatImayeverwrite:
　　Sheneednotfearawordofblame:
　　Hertaletheflowerskeep——
　　ThewindthatheardmebreathehernameHasbeenforyearsasleep。
　　Butinthenight，andwhentherainThetroubledtorrentfills，IoftenthinkIseeagainTheriverinthehills；
　　Andwhenthedayisverynear，Andbirdsareonthewing，MyspiritfanciesitcanhearThesongIcannotsing。
　　Hy-Brasil"Daughter，"saidtheancientfather，pausingbytheeveningsea，"Turnthyfacetowardsthesunset——turnthyfaceandkneelwithme!
　　Prayerandpraiseandholyfasting，lipsofloveandlifeoflight，Theseandthesehavemadetheeperfect——shiningsaintwithseraph'ssight!
　　Looktowardsthatflamingcrescent——lookbeyondthatglowingspace——
　　Tellme，sisteroftheangels，whatisbeaminginthyface？"
　　Andthedaughter，whohadfasted，whohadspentherdaysinprayer，TillthegloryoftheSaviourtouchedherheadandrestedthere，Turnedhereyestowardsthesea-line——sawbeyondthefierycrest，Floatingoverwavesofjasper，farHy-BrasilintheWest。
　　Allthecalmnessandthecolour——allthesplendourandrepose，Flowingwherethesunsetflowered，likeasilver-heartedrose!
　　ThereindeedwassingingEden，wherethegreatgoldriverrunsPasttheporchandgatesofcrystal，ringedbystrongandshiningones!
　　ThereindeedwasGod'sowngarden，sailingdownthesapphiresea——
　　Lawnydellsandslopesofsummer，dazzlingstreamandradianttree!
　　Outagainstthehushedhorizon——outbeneaththereverentday，FlamedtheWonderonthewaters——flamed，andflashed，andpassedaway。
　　Andthemaidenwhohadseenitfeltahandwithinherown，Andanangelthatweknownotledhertothelandsunknown。
　　Neversincehatheyebeheldit——neversincehathmortal，dazedByitsstrange，unearthlysplendour，onthefloatingEdengazed!
　　OnlyoncesinceEvewentweepingthroughathrongofglitteringwings，HaththeholyseenHy-Brasilwherethegreatgoldriversings!
　　Onlyoncebyquietwaters，understill，resplendentskies，DidthesisteroftheseraphskneelinsightofParadise!
　　She，thepure，theperfectwoman，sanctifiedbypatientprayer，HadtheeyesofsaintsofHeaven，alltheirgloryinherhair:
　　ThereforeGodtheFatherwhisperedtoaradiantspiritnear——
　　"ShowOurdaughterfairHy-Brasil——showherthis，andleadherhere。"
　　Butbeyondthehallsofsunset，butwithinthewondrousWest，Ontherose-redseasofevening，sailstheGardenoftheBlest。
　　Stillthegatesofglassybeauty，stillthewallsofglowinglight，Shineonwavesthatnomanknowsof，outofsoundandoutofsight。
　　Yettheslopesandlawnsoflustre，yetthedellsofsparklingstreams，Diptotranquilshoresofjasper，wherethewatchingangelbeams。
　　But，behold!oureyesarehuman，andourwayispavedwithpain，WecanneverfindHy-Brasil，neverseeitshillsagain!
　　Neverlookonbaysofcrystal，neverbendthereverentkneeInthesightofEdenfloating——floatingonthesapphiresea!
　　OutreMerIsee，asoneindreaming，Abroad，bright，quietsea；
　　Beyonditliesahaven——
　　Theonlyhomeforme。
　　Somemengrowstrongwithtrouble，Butallmystrengthispast，Andtiredandfullofsorrow，Ilongtosleepatlast。
　　ByforceofchanceandchangesMan'slifeishardatbest；
　　And，seeingrestisvoiceless，Thedearestthingisrest。
　　Beyondthesea——beholdit，ThehomeIwishtoseek，Therefugeoftheweary，Thesolaceoftheweak!
　　Sweetangelfingersbeckon，SweetangelvoicesaskMysoultocrossthewaters；
　　AndyetIdreadthetask。
　　GodhelpthemanwhosetrialsAretaresthathemustreap!
　　Hecannotfacethefuture——
　　Hisonlyhopeissleep。
　　AcrossthemainavisionOfsunsetcoasts，andskies，Andwidthsofwatersgleaming，Enchantmyhumaneyes。
　　I，whohavesinnedandsuffered，Havesought——withtearshavesought——
　　Torulemylifewithgoodness，Andshapeittomythought。
　　AndyetthereisnorefugeToshieldmefromdistress，ExcepttherealmofslumberAndgreatforgetfulness。
　　MarcusClarke。
　　TheSongofTigilauThesongofTigilauthebrave，Sina'swildlover，WhoacrosstheheavingwaveFromSamoacameover:
　　Cameover，Sina，atthesettingmoon!
　　Themoonshinesroundandbright；
　　She，withherdark-eyedmaidensatherside，Watchestherisingtide。
　　Whilebalmybreathesthestarrysouthernnight，Whilelanguidheavesthelazysoutherntide；
　　Therisingtide，OSina，andthesettingmoon!
　　Thenightispast，ispastandgone，ThemoonsinkstotheWest，Thesea-heartbeatsopprest，AndSina'spassionatebreastHeaveslikethesea，whenthepalemoonhasgone，Heaveslikethepassionatesea，Sina，leftbythemoonalone!
　　Silveronsilversands，theripplingwatersmeet——
　　Willhecomesoon？
　　Theripplingwaterskissherdelicatefeet，Theripplingwaters，lispinglowandsweet，Ripplewiththetide，Therisingtide，Therisingtide，OSina，andthesettingmoon!
　　Hecomes!——herlover!
　　Tigilau，thesonofTuiViti。
　　Hermaidensroundherhover，Therisingwavesherwhitefeetcover。
　　OTigilau，sonofTuiViti，Throughthemellowduskthyproasglide，Sosoon!
　　Sosoonbytherisingtide，Therisingtide，mySina，andthesettingmoon!
　　Themooring-polesareleft，Thewhiteningwavesarecleft，BytheprowsofTuiViti!
　　BythesharpkeelsofTuiViti!
　　Broadisthesea，anddeep，TheyellowSamoanssleep，Buttheywillwakeandweep——
　　Weepintheirluxuriousodorousvales，WhilethelandbreezeswellsthesailsOfTuiViti!
　　TuiViti——farupontherisingtide，Therisingtide——
　　Therisingtide，mySina，beneaththesettingmoon!
　　Sheleapstomeethim!
　　HermouthtogreethimBurnsathisown。
　　Away!Tothecanoes，Totheyokedwarcanoes!
　　TheseainmurmuroustoneWhispersthestoryoftheirloves，Re-echoesthestoryoftheirloves——
　　ThestoryofTuiViti，OfSinaandTuiViti，Bytherisingtide，Therisingtide，Sina，beneaththesettingmoon!
　　Shehasgone!
　　Shehasfled!
　　Sina!
　　Sina，forwhomthewarriorsdeckedtheirshininghair，Wreathingwithpearlstheirbosomsbrownandbare，FlingingbeneathherdaintyfeetMatscrimsonwiththefeathersoftheparrakeet。
　　Ho，Samoans!rouseyourwarriorsfullsoon，ForSinaisacrosstheripplingwave，WithTigilau，theboldandbrave。
　　Far，farupontherisingtide!
　　Farupontherisingtide!
　　Farupontherisingtide，Sina，beneaththesettingmoon。
　　PatrickMoloney。
　　MelbourneOsweetQueen-cityofthegoldenSouth，Piercingtheeveningwiththystar-litspires，ThouwertawitnesswhenIkissedthemouthOfherwhoseeyesoutblazedtheskyeyfires。
　　Isawtheparallelsofthylongstreets，Withlampslikeangelsshiningalla-row，WhileoverheadtheempyreanseatsOfgodsweresteepedinparadisicglow。
　　ThePleiadeswithrarerfiresweretipt，Hespersatthroneduponhisjewelledchair，Thebeltedgiant'striplestarswerediptInallthesplendourofOlympianair，Onhightobless，theSouthernCrossdidshine，Likethatwhichblazedo'erconqueringConstantine。
　　AlfredDomett。
　　AnInvitationWell!ifTruthbeallwelcomedwithhardyreliance，AllthelovelyunfoldingsofluminousScience，AllthatLogiccanproveordisprovebeavowed:
　　Isthereroomfornofaith——thoughsuchEvilintrude——
　　InthedominancestillofaSpiritofGood？
　　Isthereroomfornohope——suchahandbreadthwescan——
　　InthepermanenceyetoftheSpiritofMan？——
　　Mayweblessthefarseeker，norblamethefinedreamer？
　　LeaveReasonherradiance——Doubtherduecloud；
　　NortheirRainbowsenshroud？——
　　FromourLifeofrealities——hard——shallow-hearted，HasRomance——hasallgloryidyllicdeparted——
　　FromtheworkadayWorldallthewondermentflown？
　　Well，butwhatiftheregleamed，inanAgecoldasthis，ThedivinestofPoets'idealofbliss？
　　Yea，anEdencouldlurkinthisEmpireofours，Withtheloneliestloveintheloveliestbowers？——
　　Inanerasorapidwithrailwayandsteamer，AndwithPanandtheDryadslikeRaphaelgone——
　　Whatifthiscouldbeshown？
　　Omyfriends，neverdeaftothecharmsofDenial，Wereitscomfortlesscomfortingworthalife-trial——
　　Discontentedcontentwithachillingdespair？——
　　Betteraskaswefloatdownasong-floodunchecked，IfourSkywithnoIrisbeglory-bedecked？
　　ThroughthegloomofeclipseaswewistfullystealIfnodarklingaureolarraysmayrevealThattheFutureishaplynotutterlycheerless:
　　WhilethePresenthasjoyandadventureasrareAsthePastwhenmostfair？
　　AndifwearyofmistsyouwillroamundisdainingToalandwherethefancifulfountainsarerainingSwiftbrilliantsofboilingandbeautifulsprayInthevioletsplendourofskiesthatillumeSuchawealthofgreenfernsandrarecrimsontree-bloom；
　　Whereapeopleprimevalisvanishingfast，Withitsfaithsanditsfablesandwaysofthepast:
　　Owithreasonandfancyunfetteredandfearless，ComeplungewithusdeepintoregionsofDay——
　　Comeaway——andaway!——
　　AMaoriGirl'sSong"Alas，andwell-a-day!theyaretalkingofmestill:
　　Bythetinglingofmynostril，Ifeartheyaretalkingill；
　　PoorhaplessI——poorlittleI——somanymouthstofill——
　　Andallforthisstrangefeeling——O，thissad，sweetpain!
　　"O!senselessheart——Osimple!toyearnso，andtopineForonesofaraboveme，confesto'eralltoshine，Foroneahundreddoteupon，whonevercanbemine!
　　O，'tisafoolishfeeling——allthisfond，sweetpain!
　　"WhenIwasquiteachild——notsomanymoonsago——
　　Ahappylittlemaiden——O，thenitwasnotso；
　　Likeasunny-dancingwaveletthenIsparkledtoandfro；
　　AndIneverhadthisfeeling——O，thissad，sweetpain!
　　"IthinkitmustbeowingtotheidlelifeIleadInthedreamyhouseforeverthatthisnewbosom-weedHassproutedupandspreaditsshootstillittroublesmeindeedWitharestless，wearyfeeling——suchasad，sweetpain!
　　"Sointhispleasantislet，O，nolongerwillIstay——
　　AndtheshadowysummerdwellingIwillleavethisveryday；
　　OnArapaI'lllaunchmyskiff，andsoonbeborneawayFromallthatfeedsthisfeeling——O，thisfond，sweetpain!
　　"I'llgoandseedearRima——she'llwelcomeme，Iknow，Andaflaxencloak——hergayest——o'ermywearyshouldersthrow，Withpurfleredandpointssofree——O，quitealovelyshow——
　　Tocharmawaythisfeeling——O，thissad，sweetpain!
　　"TwofeathersIwillborrow，andsogracefullyI'llwearTwofeatherssoftandsnowy，formylong，black，lustroushair。
　　Ofthealbatross'sdownthey'llbe——O，howcharmingthey'lllookthere——
　　Alltochaseawaythisfeeling——O，thisfond，sweetpain!
　　"Thentheladswillflockaroundmewithflatteringtalkallday——
　　And，withanxiouslittlepinches，slyhintsofloveconvey；
　　AndIshallblushwithhappypridetohearthem，Idaresay，Andquiteforgetthisfeeling——O，thissad，sweetpain!"
　　JamesBruntonStephens。
　　TheDominionofAustraliaAForecast，1877
　　Sheisnotyet；buthewhoseearThrillstothatfineratmosphereWherefootfallsofappointedthings，Reverberantofdaystobe，Areheardinforecastechoings，Likewave-beatsfromaviewlesssea——
　　HearsinthevoicefultremorsoftheskyAuroralheraldswhispering，"Sheisnigh。"
　　Sheisnotyet；buthewhosesightForeknowstheadventofthelight，WhosesoultomorningradianceturnsErenighthercurtainhathwithdrawn，AndinitsquiveringfoldsdiscernsThemutemonitionsofthedawn，WithurgentsensestrainedonwardtodescryHerdistanttokens，startstofindHernigh。
　　Notyetherday。Howlong"notyet"？……
　　Therecomestheflushofviolet!
　　Andheavenwardfaces，allaflameWithsanguineimminenceofmorn，Waitbutthesun-kisstoproclaimTheDayofTheDominionborn。
　　Prelusivebaptism!——erethenatalhourNamedwiththenameandprophecyofpower。
　　Alreadyheretoheartsintense，Aspirit-force，transcendingsense，Inheightsunscaled，indeepsunstirred，Beneaththecalm，abovethestorm，ShewaitstheincorporatingwordTobidhertrembleintoform。
　　Already，likedivining-rods，men'ssoulsBenddowntowheretheunseenriverrolls；——
　　Forevenas，fromsightconcealed，Byneverflushofdawnrevealed，Nore'erillumedbygoldennoon，Norsunset-streakedwithcrimsonbar，Norsilver-spannedbywakeofmoon，Norvisitedofanystar，BeneaththeselandsariverwaitstoblessSomendivineourutmostwilderness，——
　　Rollsdark，butyetshallknowourskies，SoonasthewisdomofthewiseConspireswithnaturetodiscloseTheblessingprisonedandunseen，TillroundourlesseningwastesthereglowsAperfectzoneofbroadeninggreen，——
　　Tillallourland，AustraliaFelixcalled，BecomeoneContinent-IsleofEmerald；
　　SoflowsbeneathourgoodandillAviewlessstreamofCommonWill，Agatheringforce，apresentmight，ThatfromitssilentdepthsofgloomAtWisdom'svoiceshallleaptolight，Andhideourbarrenfeudsinbloom，Till，alloursunderinglineswithloveo'ergrown，Ourboundsshallbethegirdlingseasalone。
　　TheDarkCompanionThereisanorbthatmockedtheloreofsagesLongtimewithmysteryofstrangeunrest；
　　ThesteadfastlawthatroundsthestarryagesGavedoubtfultokenofsupremebehest。
　　ButtheywhoknewthewaysofGodunchanging，Concludedsomefarinfluenceunseen——
　　Somekindredspherethroughviewlessethersranging，Whosestrongpersuasionsspannedthevoidbetween。
　　AndknowingitalonethroughperturbationAndvaguedisquietofanotherstar，Theynamedit，tillthedayofrevelation，"TheDarkCompanion"——darklyguessedafar。
　　Butwhen，throughnewperfectionofappliance，Faithmergedatlengthinundisputedsight，Themysticmoverwasrevealedtoscience，NoDarkCompanion，but——aspeckoflight。
　　NoDarkCompanion，butasunofglory；
　　Nofelldisturber，butabrightcompeer；
　　Theshiningcomplementthatcrownedthestory；
　　Thegoldenlinkthatmadethemeaningclear。
　　Oh，DarkCompanion，journeyingeverbyus，Oh，grimPerturberofourworksandways——
　　Oh，potentDread，unseen，yetevernighus，Disquietingallthetenorofourdays——
　　Oh，DarkCompanion，Death，whosewideembracesO'ertakeremotestchangeofclimeandskies——
　　Oh，DarkCompanion，Death，whosegrievoustracesArescatteredshredsofrivenenterprise——
　　Thou，too，inthiswise，when，oureyesunsealing，Theclearerdayshallchangeourfaithtosight，Shaltshowthyself，inthatsupremerevealing，NoDarkCompanion，butathingoflight。
　　Noruthlesswreckerofharmoniousorder；
　　Noalienheartofdiscordandcaprice；
　　AbeckoninglightupontheBlissfulBorder；
　　Akindredelementoflawandpeace。
　　So，too，ourstrangeunrestinthisourdwelling，Thetremblingthatthoujoinestwithourmirth，Arebutthymagnet-communingscompellingOurspiritsfartherfromthescopeofearth。
　　So，doubtless，whenbeneaththypotenceswerving，'Tisthatthoulead'stusbyapathunknown，OurseemingdeviationsallsubservingTheperfectorbitroundthecentralthrone……
　　Thenightwindmoans。TheAustralwildsareroundme。
　　Thelovedwholive——ah，God!howfewtheyare!
　　Ilookedabove；andheaveninmercyfoundmeThisparableofcomfortinastar。
　　DayLinger，ohSun，foralittle，norcloseyetthisdayofamillion!
　　Istherenotgloryenoughintherose-curtainedhallsoftheWest？
　　Hastthounojoyinthepassion-huedfoldsofthykinglypavilion？
　　Whyshouldstthouonlypassthroughit？Ohresttheealittlewhile，rest!
　　WhyshouldtheNightcomeandtakeit，thewanNightthatcannotenjoyit，Bringingpaleargentforgolden，andchangingvermiliontogrey？
　　WhyshouldtheNightcomeandshadowit，enteringbuttodestroyit？
　　Rest'midthyruby-trailedsplendours!Ohstaytheealittlewhile，stay!
　　Resttheeatleastabriefhourinit!'Tisarightroyalpavilion。
　　Lo，therearethronesforhighdallianceallgloriouslycanopiedo'er!
　　Lo，therearehangingsofpurple，andhangingsofblueandvermilion，Andtherearefleecesofgoldforthyfeetonthediaperedfloor!
　　Linger，alittlewhilelinger。To-morrowmyheartmaynotsingtothee:
　　ThisshallbeYesterday，numberedwithmemories，foldedaway。
　　Nowshouldmyflesh-fetteredsoulbesetfree!Iwouldsoartothee，clingtothee，Andbethyrere-wardAurora，pursuingtheskirtsofTo-day!
　　NightHarkhowthetremulousnight-windispassinginjoy-ladensighs；
　　Softthroughmywindowitcomes，likethefanningofpinionsangelic，Whisperingtoceasefrommyself，andlookoutontheinfiniteskies。
　　Outontheorb-studdednight，andthecrescenteffulgenceofDian；
　　Outonthefar-gleamingstar-dustthatmarkswheretheangelshavetrod；
　　Outonthegem-pointedCross，andtheglitteringpompofOrion，Flaminginmeasurelessazure，thecoronaljewelsofGod；
　　Luminousstreamsofdelightinthesilentimmensityflowing，Journeyingsurgelesslyonthroughimpalpableethersofpeace。
　　HowcanIthinkofmyselfwheninfinitudeo'ermeisglowing，Glowingwithtokensoflovefromthelandwheremysorrowsshallcease？
　　Oh，summer-nightoftheSouth!Oh，sweetlanguorofzephyrslove-sighing!
　　Oh，mightycircuitofshadowysolitude，holyandstill!
　　Musicscarceaudible，echo-lessharmonyjoyouslydying，Dyinginfaintsuspirationso'ermeadow，andforest，andhill!
　　Imustgoforthandbepartofit，partofthenightanditsgladness。
　　Butafewsteps，andIpauseonthemargeoftheshininglagoon。
　　Herethen，atlength，Ihaverest；andIlaydownmyburdenofsadness，Kneelingalone'neaththestarsandthesilveryarcofthemoon。
　　ThomasBracken。
　　NotUnderstoodNotunderstood，wemovealongasunder；
　　OurpathsgrowwiderastheseasonscreepAlongtheyears；wemarvelandwewonderWhylifeislife，andthenwefallasleepNotunderstood。
　　Notunderstood，wegatherfalseimpressionsAndhugthemcloserastheyearsgoby；
　　Tillvirtuesoftenseemtoustransgressions；
　　Andthusmenriseandfall，andliveanddieNotunderstood。
　　Notunderstood!PoorsoulswithstuntedvisionOftmeasuregiantswiththeirnarrowgauge；
　　ThepoisonedshaftsoffalsehoodandderisionAreoftimpelled'gainstthosewhomouldtheage，Notunderstood。
　　Notunderstood!ThesecretspringsofactionWhichliebeneaththesurfaceandtheshow，Aredisregarded；withself-satisfactionWejudgeourneighbours，andtheyoftengoNotunderstood。
　　Notunderstood!Howtriflesoftenchangeus!
　　ThethoughtlesssentenceandthefanciedslightDestroylongyearsoffriendship，andestrangeus，Andonoursoulstherefallsafreezingblight；
　　Notunderstood。