
by
INDEX
ALL THAT MATTERS
UNTIL SHE DIED
THE CALL
MOTHER AND THE BABY
OLD-FASHIONED LETTERS
GOD MADE THIS DAY FOR ME
FORGETFUL PA
MOTHERHOOD
A modest yet resonant collection of poems, this volume invites listeners into quiet moments of contemplation and heartfelt simplicity. The verses wander from the tender bond between mother and child to the solitary solace found among trees and streams, each stanza offering a gentle reminder of life’s quiet miracles. Themes of faith, loss, and the everyday grace of ordinary deeds weave together, creating a tapestry that feels both intimate and universally familiar.
Through spare language and vivid imagery, the poet explores how love endures beyond loss, how grief can deepen belief, and how nature’s call can heal a weary spirit. Readers are guided to pause, breathe, and hear the “whispering tree” or the “running brook” that beckon beyond the clamor of daily chores. The result is a comforting companion for anyone seeking quiet reflection on what truly matters.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (61K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-05-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1959
A warm, plainspoken poet of everyday life, this bestselling writer became known as the “People’s Poet” for verses that celebrated home, work, hope, and perseverance. His poems were once printed in newspapers across America and reached millions of readers.
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