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O Singer in Brown
O, singer in brown!
O, bird o’ th’ morn!
O, heart of delight
In th’ deep o’ th’ thorn!
Glad is thy song
Thou joy o’ th’ morn,
Thou palpitant throat
In the heart o’ th’ thorn!
Thy song of the nest,
O, sweet o’ th’ morn!
A nest and an egg
In the thick o’ th’ thorn.
Dame Mary Gilmore (1865-1962) was an Australian poet, journalist, and social activist who wrote about the experiences of rural Australians and Indigenous peoples. Her works include "The Wild Swan" and "Old Days, Old Ways," and she was a frequent contributor to newspapers and magazines in Australia. Gilmore was also a supporter of progressive causes, such as women's rights and workers' rights.