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Issue Details: First known date: 1953... 1953 Odd Thoughts : Poems
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Notes

  • Most of the poems in this book have previously appeared in the Western Mail.
  • Dedication: To all those who can enjoy "the green beneath, and the blue above"; who love the good earth, and the ever-present voice of nature, these verses are dedicated - in the hope that they may bring a few odd moments of pleasure in a leisure hour.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Perth, Western Australia,:Paterson's Press , 1953 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Odd Thoughtsi"We treasure, for a little while,", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 9)
Autumn Poplari"No longer does her stately head", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 10)
Wind in the Treesi"When the wind is in the trees ...", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 11)
Dawni"Dim stars in a ceiling of grey -", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 12)
The River and the Breezei"The sleepy River murmurs", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 13)
Rain Songi"In the dry, hot, wind of summer", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 14)
Idlenessi"I sat upon a shaded mound", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 15)
Windi"In the summer there's a warm wind", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 16-17)
The River's Facei"The River's face of yesterday", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 18)
Autumni"Autumn's gown is decked with gold,", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 19)
There Is Musici"There is music in the murmur", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 20)
Summer Mooni"The sunset, in his purple robes,", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 21)
Raindropsi"Raindrops ... with their chitter, chatter ...", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 22)
Sunseti"The long hot day is over", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 23)
Heati"The still dry air, and a blazing sun,", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 24)
East Windi"East to West a harsh wind blows", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 25)
Summer Idylli"A winding road, and the waving grass;", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 26)
Stormi"Heavy drops from a leaden sky;", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 27)
Jacarandai"When I stand beneath the branches of a jacaranda tree", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 28)
Souveniri"Jingling of bridles, and stamping of feet,", Ralph Reeves , single work poetry (p. 29)
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Works about this Work

Short Views R. G. H. , 1955 single work review
— Appears in: Southerly , vol. 16 no. 4 1955; (p. 227-233)
— Review of The Climate of Courage Jon Cleary , 1953 single work novel ; Odd Thoughts : Poems Ralph Reeves , 1953 selected work poetry ; Henry Handel Richardson and Some of Her Sources Leonie Kramer , 1954 single work criticism ; Coorinna : A Novel of the Tasmanian Uplands Erle Wilson , 1953 single work novel ; Bernard O'Dowd Victor Kennedy , Nettie Palmer , 1954 single work biography ; The Australian : Yarns, Ballads, Legends and Traditions of the Australian People 1954 anthology poetry short story ; The Undying Glory Ernest Briggs , 1954 single work poetry
Short Views R. G. H. , 1955 single work review
— Appears in: Southerly , vol. 16 no. 4 1955; (p. 227-233)
— Review of The Climate of Courage Jon Cleary , 1953 single work novel ; Odd Thoughts : Poems Ralph Reeves , 1953 selected work poetry ; Henry Handel Richardson and Some of Her Sources Leonie Kramer , 1954 single work criticism ; Coorinna : A Novel of the Tasmanian Uplands Erle Wilson , 1953 single work novel ; Bernard O'Dowd Victor Kennedy , Nettie Palmer , 1954 single work biography ; The Australian : Yarns, Ballads, Legends and Traditions of the Australian People 1954 anthology poetry short story ; The Undying Glory Ernest Briggs , 1954 single work poetry
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