The Song of the Track

By Adam Lindsay Gordon

Lyric Poem
The track winds on through the open plain, And the riders spur their steeds. The dust flies high in a golden train, As the brumbies lead the leads. The track is long, and the day is hot, But the riders are bold and strong. They follow the trail with a courage wrought, In the heart of a rider's song. The track grows steep, and the pace is fast, As they race through the burning sand. But the riders laugh as they push and cast, Their fate into fate's own hand. For the track is the path that leads them on, To the place where dreams are made. And the song of the track is a rider's song, That will never, never fade.
Written: 1869-01-01

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Poem Details

Date Written: 1869-01-01
Date Published: 1870-01-01
Language: English
Keywords: Track, Riders, Brumbies, Courage, Song
Source: Bush Ballads and Galloping Rhymes
Publisher: Clarson, Massina & Co.
Rights/Permissions: Public Domain
Analysis & Notes:
A lively poem that captures the spirit of the riders on the track, emphasizing courage, strength, and the never-fading song of the trail.

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Lyric poetry is a powerful and intimate form of expression, characterized by its focus on the personal emotions and thoughts of the poet. Often musical in nature, lyric poems resonate with readers through their vivid language and rhythmic flow, capturing moments of intense feeling.

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