Bartlett Adamson

thumb|Bartlett Adamson George Ernest "Bartlett" Adamson (22 December 1884 – 4 November 1951) was an Australian journalist, poet, author and political activist. Quotes She trips along the street, a flashing wonder, Dazzling enigma! Courtesan or maid? Temple of chastity, or hall of trade? An angel-presence, or a soul of plunder Casting the doors of sanctitude asunder? A beauteousness, by love and laughter swayed, Or death in immemorial masquerade? A dainty dawn-song, or a snarl of thunder? "Brain Brats: Alternatives", in The Australian Mercury, vol. 1, no. 1 (July 1935) p. 79 And Anzac now is an enchanted shore;A tragic splendor, and a holy name;A deed eternity will still acclaim;A loss that crowns the victories of yore;A glittering golden dome for evermoreShining above the minarets of fame. "Anzac", in S. M. Coupe, W. P. Driscoll and E. S. Elphick (eds.) Search for Identity (1974) p. 108 The workers of Kembla, those leaders of men,Those leaders of deed as in thought.They challenged the might of the pound and the yen,And there at the 'Delfram' they foughtThe cause of the Chinese distraught.And still marching onward,With gaze lifted sunward,The call of Eureka is caught.Democracy thrills at that message of yore,The vow of Eureka has echoed once more. "The Oath of Eureka", in Geoffrey Gold (ed.) Eureka (1977) p. 99 External links Category:Journalists from Australia Category:Poets from Australia Category:Activists from Australia Category:Political activists Category:1884 births Category:1951 deaths Category:Communists from Australia