Henry Lawson

17 June 1867 – 2 September 1922 / Grenfell, New South Wales

Shearer’s Song -

The season is over;
The shearing is done;
The wages are paid; and
The ‘sprees’ have begun.
But never a shanty
Gets sight of my cheques;
For far down the Murray
My Annie expects
A heart that is faithful,
A head that is clear,
And sufficient provisions
To last for a year.
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