Walter Murdoch (1874–1970). The Oxford Book of Australasian Verse. 1918.
2. Awakening
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In the long blue close of day:
A boy’s heart beat sweet, sweet,
As it flowered in its dreamy clay.
And above the towers of men
The stars made him long, long,
To return to their light again.
And his heart within was gay;
But a life of tears, tears,
He had won for himself that day.