Vonda Stanley's collection of early Australian bush poems

Did you see them pass by today, Billy, Kate and Robin,

All astride upon the back of old grey Dobbin?

Jigging, jogging off to school, down the dusty track –

What must Dobbin think of it – three upon his back?

Robin at the bridle – rein, in the middle Kate,

Billy holding on behind, his legs out straight.

Now they’re coming back from school, jig, jog, jig.

See them at the corner where the gums grow big;

Dobbin flicking off the flies and blinking at the sun –

Having three upon his back he thinks is splendid fun:

Robin at the bridle – rein, in the middle Kate,

Little Billy up behind, his legs out straight.