
ENGLAND OVER SEAS
LLOYD ROBERTS
M CM XIV - TO - HOPE
CONTENTS
ENGLAND'S FIELDS THE MADNESS OF WINDS YOUNG BLOOD THE HOMESTEADER HUSBANDS OVER SEAS THE COUNTRY GOES TO TOWN THE TRAIL FROM NAPOLI THE CHANGING YEAR RUNNERS OF THE RAIN SPRING MADNESS ONE MORNING WHEN THE RAIN-BIRDS CALL SPRING'S SINGING THE FLUTES OF THE FROGS MISS PIXIE A-FISHING THE BERRY PICKERS THE WOOD TRAIL THE FRUIT-RANCHER FROM EXILE THE WARM GREEN SEA THERE'S MUSIC IN MY HEART TO-DAY AUGUST ON THE RIVER THE WIND TONGUES MUSK-RATS THE KILL ON THE MARSHES THE SCARLET TRAILS AT THE YEAR'S END WINTER WINDS DEAD DAYS THE WINTER HARVEST FLOWERS OF THE SKY
A lyrical journey unfolds across rolling English fields, wind‑tossed cliffs, and sun‑kissed meadows, where the language itself seems to sway with the breezes. The poet’s voice moves from the quiet hum of bees in moonlit beech woods to the fierce, unbridled fury of storm‑laden uplands, capturing both the gentle pulse of countryside life and the raw power of nature’s tempests. Interwoven with vivid images of poppies, daisies, and distant Italian hills, the verses invite listeners to feel the tug of home and the restless call of distant horizons.
The second part turns inward, following a youthful wanderer torn between the disciplined world of the city and the wild, untamed freedom of the open road. Through heartfelt reflections on fame, learning, and the yearning for simple, rain‑kissed mornings, the work balances melancholy with hope. Listeners will be drawn into a tapestry of sound and scent, where each line whispers the timeless tension between belonging and the endless desire to roam.
Language
en
Duration
~33 minutes (32K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-01-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1884–1966
A Canadian poet, playwright, and prose writer, he came from one of the best-known literary families in New Brunswick and built a varied career of his own. His work ranged from lyric poetry to drama and historical writing, with a strong connection to Canadian subjects.
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