
Step into a lyrical world where love and myth intertwine, beginning with a fresh take on the ancient tale of Cupid and Psyche. The opening verses echo with bright, musical language, painting a heavenly valley where desire flutters like a golden wing. Readers are invited to follow a playful cupid through fragrant fields, feeling the pulse of first‑ever romance.
Beyond the mythic opening, the collection drifts through pastoral odes, a miniature hymn to a buzzing bee, and contemplations on time and mortality. Each poem balances gentle humor with a quiet reverence, letting everyday moments—such as a quiet evening or a wandering shepherd—glimmer with the same bright curiosity. The verses are concise yet richly layered, offering listeners a chance to pause and savor a single image before moving on.
Whether you drift along a meadow at dusk or linger on a whispered farewell, the book’s gentle cadence makes each listening session feel like a short, intimate stroll through a garden of words. Its modest length invites repeat visits, letting each stanza reveal new layers with each hearing.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (69K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, David E. Brown 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
Oct 14, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A screenwriter and poet whose work ranged from classic television to reflective verse, he brought a storyteller’s eye to both the frontier and the inner life. His writing moves between clear narrative craft and a thoughtful, spiritual tone.
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