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Philip Marshall
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Добавлен 2 окт 2011
Song of Allegiance
Following the example by poet R.A.K. Mason (1905-1971), I pay tribute to some of New Zealand’s great fiction writers, past and present. I also commend the works of a somewhat lesser-known writer. Information on his books can be found here:
sites.google.com/site/riverstonebooks/home
Here is Mason's original poem:
Song of Allegiance
R.A.K. Mason
Shakespeare Milton Keats are dead
Donne lies in a lowly bed
Shelley at last calm doth lie
knowing “whence we are and why"
Byron Wordsworth both are gone
Coleridge Beddoes Tennyson
Housman neither knows nor cares
how “this heavy world” now fares
Little clinging grains enfold
all the mighty minds of old . . .
They are gone and I am here
stoutly bringing up th...
sites.google.com/site/riverstonebooks/home
Here is Mason's original poem:
Song of Allegiance
R.A.K. Mason
Shakespeare Milton Keats are dead
Donne lies in a lowly bed
Shelley at last calm doth lie
knowing “whence we are and why"
Byron Wordsworth both are gone
Coleridge Beddoes Tennyson
Housman neither knows nor cares
how “this heavy world” now fares
Little clinging grains enfold
all the mighty minds of old . . .
They are gone and I am here
stoutly bringing up th...
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On the Swag
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With its theme of Christ in Every Man, “On the Swag” is one of the best-known poems by R.A.K. Mason (1905-1971). Here it is given given a musical setting by New Zealand composer Colin Gibson. It is sung by tenor soloist Edmund Hintz and the Wellington Festival Singers. The image of the well-known swagman "Russian Jack" seemed a fitting accompaniment to Mason's poem, reminding me of John Bunyan'...
Wainui Days
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A little video about growing up in Wainuiomata, New Zealand, 1955-1970.
I remember Jack Vaughan very well anytime anything went wrong he was at my mothers and fathers house in 6 Wright street blaming me for it. Miss those days.
Simple times, simple things! Great times, never to return! Thanks, Philip.
Great memories of ones school days & the way life was back when we were kids. Question Phillip Marshall, did you or family know the Craig family that lived at 80 Hair St, eldest child was Jennifer with young brother David. My Sister in law & brother in laws family. Cheers.
Hi Hipa: yes, those were good times! I don't recall the Craig family but my brother Mark says the name is vaguely familiar. Maybe they were behind us in school. Great to hear from you!
Well as an ex- Wainuio-martian from many moons ago, this brings back memories. Nice work, Phillip. Halcyon days indeed.
Great to hear from you Ian!
@@philipmarshall9541 Yeah, Cheers from the depths of Covid California hurtling towards the 20th.
Nicely done. I remember Chris - we were in the same class in 3rd and 4th form.
Wow, my sister just sent this to me, We lived at 33 Gibbs Cres in the 70s for 20 years before Mum and Dad sold and moved up the coast
I seem to recall your mother Betty van Gaalen was a Lower Hutt City councillor. My parents moved up the coast as well.
@@philipmarshall9541 yes that's right 😊
Love it. I grew up there in the 60s to early 80s.
Thanks - it was a great place to grow up in!