Escape and fantasy : $b Poems

A striking chorus of early‑twentieth‑century verse, this collection invites listeners to slip from the ordinary grind into realms of myth, moonlit reverie, and vivid natural splendor. The poet’s voice moves fluidly from the bustling ledger‑bound day to twilight wanderings among “fay birds and phantom flowers,” weaving humor and solemnity with a cadence that feels both timeless and freshly intimate. Classical allusions—Orpheus’ haunting lute, the murmuring river, fleeting moments of sunrise—are rendered in language that sings as much as it thinks, encouraging a quiet surrender to imagination.

Each poem stands as a short, immersive tableau: the playful “Grey Bird” and the contemplative “Eternity” sit side by side with the rhythmic pulse of “The Voice (An Ecstasy)” and the tender observation of “Spring Rain in London.” Listeners will find a rich tapestry of sound and feeling, where the everyday and the ethereal blur, making the book an ideal companion for reflective afternoons or late‑night listening.