Walter Murdoch (1874–1970). The Oxford Book of Australasian Verse. 1918.
44. Freedom
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I will not follow you.
I would not breathe a word, my bird,
To bring thee here anew.
The lure of freedom drew;
The light you fly toward, my bird,
I fly with thee unto.
Though far I go from you
Where in the light outpoured, my bird,
Are love and freedom too.