by Banjo Paterson (1865-1941) Let Romanists all at the Confessional kneel, Let the Jew with disgust turn from it, Let the mighty Crown Prelate in Church pander zeal, Let the Mussulman worship Mahomet. From all these I differ – truly wise is my plan, With my doctrine, perhaps, you’ll agree, To be upright and downrightContinue reading “My Religion”
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Happiness
by George Savige (Australian poet) You cannot buy your happiness, ‘Cause happiness is free. Don’t you know, or can’t you guess It’s there for you and me. And what you do with what you’ve got, Can change the way you feel. Just do your best and smile a lot You’ll keep an even keel. ‘CauseContinue reading “Happiness”
Behind the Scenes
by Banjo Paterson The actor struts his little hour, Between the limelight and the band; The public feel the actor’s power, Yet nothing do they understand. Of all the touches here and there That make or mar the actor’s part, They never see, beneath the glare, The artist striving after art. To them it seemsContinue reading “Behind the Scenes”
Robin's Nest 