Henry Kendall (poet)

Thomas Henry Kendall (18 April 1839 – 1 August 1882), was an Australian author and bush poet, who was particularly known for his poems and tales set in a natural environment. He appears never to have used his first name — his three volumes of verse were all published under the name of Henry Kendall.

"Bell Birds"

 * The silver-voiced bell-birds, the darlings of day-time, They sing in September their songs of the May-time.


 * Welcome as waters unkissed by the summers Are the voices of bell-birds to thirsty far-comers.


 * Songs interwoven of lights and of laughters Borrowed from bell-birds in far forest rafters.