
BY THE SEA AND OTHER VERSES
BY THE SEA AND OTHER VERSES - MYSELF AND YOU
BY THE SEA
AT THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR
RISEN
ELIZABETH CROWNED
WHO IS SUFFICIENT?
PEACE
BOYS AND GIRLS
A SMILE
A gentle, lyrical collection opens with a quiet dialogue between two souls who imagine a world reduced to just “myself and you.” The verses weave simple, hopeful promises of kindness and truth, painting the sea, sky, and fertile fields as shared sanctuaries where swords might finally rest. Through rhythmic reverie the poet invites listeners to breathe the “infinite love” that stretches as wide as the ocean and as bright as the sun.
The second part shifts to a thoughtful debate on war and patriotism, recalling ancient battles and modern triumphs while questioning their lasting value. With references to Greece, Rome, and the American struggle, the speakers argue for a deeper, spiritual peace rooted in compassion and faith. The poetry balances historical allusion with a timeless yearning for a world where the “Prince of Peace” reigns, offering a contemplative escape for anyone seeking calm amid today’s clamor.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (67K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Jul 15, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1837–1921
A 19th-century American poet whose surviving work lingers on the sea, nature, faith, and everyday feeling. Her poems have a gentle, reflective quality that makes them easy to settle into and rewarding to revisit.
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