
Among the Trees Again
AMONG THE TREES AGAIN
THE REDBIRD
THE WISHING-SPRING
APRIL MORNING
ON HEARING THE BALLAD “ALLEN PERCY”
MY LITTLE MASTER
THE NORTHMEN’S SONG OF THE POLE
IN THE MISSION GARDEN, SAN GABRIEL
DREAM ECHOES
A gentle, lyrical journey unfolds as a narrator wanders through meadow and forest, listening to the soft chorus of sparrows, the rustle of leaves, and the whisper of wind through reeds. The prose weaves vivid images of golden sunlight catching dewy grasses, delicate spider‑webs shimmering like lace, and the quiet wonder of a red‑feathered bird blooming from an elm. Through these scenes the voice explores a deep yearning for connection with the natural world, seeking comfort and insight from trees that seem to speak an ancient, soothing language.
Interspersed with short, evocative poems, the work captures moments of seasonal change—a wishing‑spring, a summer shower, the cool breath of winter—each offering reflections on hope, grief, and the simple blessings of growth. Listeners are invited to feel the pulse of the earth, to hear the “song of thought” that binds humanity to the green, and to share in the narrator’s quiet prayer for nature’s gentle guidance.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (63K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, David Maranhao 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
2015-12-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1863–1923
A gentle poet and storyteller, she was known for children's books filled with history, folklore, and old-world charm. Her writing often pairs a quiet lyrical voice with a love of the medieval past.
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