VAGRANT VERSE
THE ORETI ANTHOLOGY. 546.—G.8.5. (Written for The Southland Times.') Old England goes ahead with speed, Its surface changes and its mind Achieves a modernistic creed, With great Victoria left behind. But we change not. we waiting stand, A static race which thrives upon A Dickens world, a Ruskin land, A suave retreat of Tennyson. So Shaw, the lettered G.O.M. Finds us akin to his old clan; Firm, settled, a rare Empire gem, Like him; true blue Victorian. No doubt a touch of mild satire Inspires G.B. while making wreck Of all we hold. Such zcordy ire! But George is talking through his neck. Southerner, Invercargill, April 9, 1934.
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Southland Times, Issue 22294, 9 April 1934, Page 4
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110VAGRANT VERSE Southland Times, Issue 22294, 9 April 1934, Page 4
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