A Summer's Poems

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A Summer's Poems

by Francis J. (Francis John) Lys

EN·~17 minutes·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

BY

0:50
2

I. TO THE MUSE.

0:38
3

II. TO A FLOWER.

0:31
4

III. LIFE'S VOYAGE. Επ' ἠεροειδἐα πὀντον πλαζὀμενοι.

2:36
5

IV. ON RE-READING 'RUTH.'

2:54
6

V. Ἒπους σμικροû χἁριν.

5:33
7

VI. ON A ROCK IN THE WALDBACH TORRENT.

0:39
8

VII. BY THE WALDBACH.

0:38
9

VIII. IBIDEM.

0:49
10

IX. AUTUMN.

0:16

Description

A six‑week sojourn amid the soaring peaks of Hallstatt infused these verses with the fresh, crystalline air of late summer. The poet captures the fleeting brilliance of light on water, the rustle of forest branches, and the quiet reverence of a landscape that seems to whisper its own stories. Though aware of their imperfections, the writer hopes the collection will bring a modest pleasure to anyone who listens.

The poems wander from an intimate address to the Muse, through a bright ode to a solitary flower, to a sweeping meditation on life’s voyage and its inevitable tempests. A reflective piece on rereading Ruth offers a gentle contemplation of memory and renewal, while other verses draw on classical allusions and the rhythm of river torrents. Together they blend lyricism with thoughtful observation, inviting the listener to linger on nature’s beauty and the deeper currents of the human heart.

Rendered in a clear, melodic voice, the verses flow with a cadence that feels both timeless and immediate. Listeners will find moments of calm, subtle wonder, and a quiet encouragement to trust the light that guides through each passing season.

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Language

en

Duration

~17 minutes (17K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Judith Wirawan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2016-02-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Francis J. (Francis John) Lys

Francis J. (Francis John) Lys

1863–1947

Best known in Oxford academic life but also the author of a small, reflective poetry collection, this late-Victorian writer brought a scholar’s eye to landscape and feeling. His surviving work has a quiet, thoughtful charm shaped by travel, nature, and classical learning.

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