
ELÄMÄ JA MINÄ
SISÄLLYS. - ELÄMÄ JA MINÄ
YSTÄVÄNI JA MINÄ.
KUVIA JA TUNNELMIA
ELÄMÄ JA MINÄ - 1. ELÄMÄ.
2. ELÄMÄ JA MINÄ.
3. ELÄMÄNTYÖ.
4. KANSSAIHMISENI.
5. ELÄMÄ OTA MINUT.
6. YMPÄRISTÖ.
A gentle, introspective voice opens this collection, inviting listeners to linger on the quiet moments where life seems to drift just out of reach. The poet’s observations are simple yet resonant, capturing the ache of waiting for a summons that never arrives and the yearning to be swept up by the world’s bustling dance. Each line feels like a soft murmur, a pause before the next heartbeat.
The poems unfold in themed sections—self‑reflection, friendships, love, and the surrounding city—offering snapshots of everyday longing and the search for meaning. The speaker often stands apart, watching others’ celebrations while feeling the sting of solitude, yet there is a persistent hope that life might finally take hold. Images of markets, rattling carriages, and quiet rooms paint a vivid backdrop for the inner dialogue.
Listening to these verses feels like sharing a quiet conversation with a thoughtful companion. The language is direct, the emotions honest, and the rhythm carries a timeless sense of longing that resonates long after the last line fades.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (63K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1921.
Credits
Tuula Temonen
Release date
2023-12-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1900–1972
A Finnish writer who published fiction, prose poems, and popular astrology books under several names, she built a varied career that moved between literary work and widely read practical writing. Her books appeared from the 1920s onward, giving her a long presence in Finland’s print culture.
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