C J Dennis Poems on Cows (47 Poems)

Cherry (C J Dennis Poems)

Some I got with amber stems an’ some with silver bands,Bent ones an’ straight ones an’ all sorts o’ brands.A lot of pipes, sez you, for one old pensioner to own;But, folks, as soon as Christmas comes, they won’t leave … Continue reading →

The Austral-Aise (C J Dennis Poems)

Fellers of Australier, Blokes an’ coves an’ coots,Shift yer —- carcases, Move yer —- boots.Gird yer —- loins up, Get yer —- gun,Set the —- enermy An’ watch the blighters run. CHORUS: Get a —- move on, Have … Continue reading →

A Chantey of Labor’s Lost (C J Dennis Poems)

There on the quay sobbed Bones, A.B., And he took me by the hand.Says he to me, “I’ve quit the sea An’ I’m huntin’ a berth on land.‘Er doom ‘as come; an’ the days o’ rum, Salt-’orse an’ tar is … Continue reading →

The Spotted Heifers (C J Dennis Poems)

Mr Jeremiah JeffersOwned a pair of spotted heifersThese he sold for two pounds tenTo Mr Robert Raymond WrenWho reared them in the lucerne paddocksOwned by Mr Martin Maddox,And sold them, when they grew to cows,To Mr Donald David Dowse.A grazier, … Continue reading →

When The Sun’s Behind The Hill (C J Dennis Poems)

There’s a soft and peaceful feelingComes across the farming handAs the shadows go a-stealingSlow along the new-turned land.The lazy curling smoke above the thatch is showing blue,And the weary old plough horses wander homeward two ‘n’ two,With their chains a’clinkin’, … Continue reading →

Old Town Types No 20 – Mr Blades the Butcher (C J Dennis Poems)

Mr Blades, the butcher, was a large and beefy man,“Best him at a cattle deal,” ’twas said, “no other can.’ He ate a lot and drank a lot and had a lot to say, And he jollied all … Continue reading →

A Fair Spin (C J Dennis Poems)

Righto!I’ll give the game a go.They say I should be circumspect; but I don’t care a hang.I’ll bangThe cows in slang . .‘Ere! Wot’s the game?Don’t this Australia want a decent nameFor treatin’ other blokes all on the square?I wouldn’t … Continue reading →