On the 14th of November, Gordon sails away,
To the distant land of Australia, bound for Adelaide's bay.
With dreams of new horizons, beneath the southern sky,
He leaves behind old England, bidding the past goodbye.
The ship cuts through the waters, waves crash against its bow,
Gordon stands on deck, sporting a determined brow.
Adventure stirs within him, a poet’s heart ablaze,
He faces the unknown future, with courage through the haze.
The rugged coast of Adelaide, calls him to its shore,
A land of vibrant beauty, ripe with tales and lore.
He breathes the air of freedom, beneath the sun's bright gleam,
His spirit soars with promise, his life a living dream.
In Australia’s vast expanses, he finds his muse anew,
Its landscapes and its people, inspire all that he can do.
He pens the tales of bushmen, their struggles and their might,
His words a timeless echo, in the golden southern light.
Adam Lindsay Gordon, a poet of the land,
With every verse and stanza, he takes a noble stand.
On the 14th of November, he moved to make his mark,
In Adelaide’s wide embrace, he found his poet's spark.
Through hardships and through triumphs, his legacy remains,
In Australia’s very heart, his spirit still sustains.
For Gordon’s journey eastward, was more than just a flight,
It was a quest for meaning, a beacon in the night.
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crypticbard (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Adam Lindsay Gordon, Ausrtalia’s national poet arrived in Adelaide on 14 November, 1853.
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A beautiful tribute and beautiful verse for a poet of the past nicely done Cryptic I’m sure he would be proud
Tough one to put together but it may just be worth it. Thanks Soren. 🙏🏻
It’s good to now that there are still living relations so many years after. Thanks kindly 🙏🏻
Worthy of a celebration mate - You've done him proud.
Now I know he's on a different level, but don't forget Banjo, will ya....
Never! Banjo is the first, always👍🏻
A fine composition here. I can tell the effort put in to its penning. I don’t know this poet, but now you have paid tribute to him, I feel inclined to find out more. Lovely work.
I haven’t paid much attention to him early and and a bit of digging plus a bit more years under the belt has resulted in a better appreciation. Thanks Cassie 🙏🏻
A wonderful tribute my friend! Well done!
Cheers Tristan 🙏🏻
Cheers 🍻
Superbly executed sir .. I must confess to being somewhat rusty when it comes down to Antipodean national treasures .. But by golly, I shall soon rectify that sorry state of affairs and look the old bugga up .. Neville
Same here, the bit of brushing up has resulted in some writes. Thanks N 🙏🏻
Good write A.
Thanks O 🙏🏻
Beautiful tribute
Thanks Tony 🙏🏻
You're welcome
Wonderful words and tribute to him arqios.
Andy
Thanks Andy 🙏🏻
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