Joseph Burrows Poetry

Joseph Burrows was an Australian poet active in the early 20th century. His poem ‘The Road That Has No End’ (1925) reflects the experiences of a swagman, highlighting themes of freedom, hardship, and connection with nature. Unfortunately, detailed biographical information about Burrows is scarce.

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The Road That Has No End

‘The Road That Has No End’ features a speaker who yearns for an endless journey that will bring them fulfillment.

At the center of this poem by Joseph Burrows is a fervent passion for a life devoted to constant movement, exploration, toil, and joy. The speaker, a former transient laborer who misses the freedom and beauty that once filled their life, shares with the listener a sprawling vision of this existence. Using an abundance of imagery that draws on nature's splendor, the poet fashions a poem that exalts the idealized wayfaring independence it provided them with.

Hast ever tramped along the road That has no end? The far brown winding road,—your one Fast friend

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