
By William Vaughn Moody
GLOUCESTER MOORS AND OTHER POEMS
NOTE
POEMS
GLOUCESTER MOORS
GOOD FRIDAY NIGHT
ROAD-HYMN FOR THE START
AN ODE IN TIME OF HESITATION
THE QUARRY
ON A SOLDIER FALLEN IN THE PHILIPPINES
This volume gathers the lyrical work of a poet who captures both the raw vigor of the New England coast and the deeper currents of human feeling. Across its pages you’ll find sweeping descriptions of moorlands, bustling fishing towns, and quiet moments of contemplation, all rendered in a voice that balances vivid detail with a thoughtful rhythm.
The opening poem, set on the windswept moors near Gloucester, moves from the bright hues of summer flora to the relentless churn of the sea, drawing parallels between the natural world and the restless souls who work it. Its lines echo the tension between stability and change, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of the tide and the yearning of those who watch it.
Later pieces turn toward broader concerns—fire as a symbol of renewal, the weight of judgment, and the stark realities of war and faith. Each poem offers a distinct mood, from solemn reflection to urgent call, making the collection a rich listening experience that resonates long after the final stanza.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (83K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia, C. St. Charleskindt and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Release date
2009-01-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1869–1910
Remembered for poetry and drama that stood between the old century and the new, this American writer brought a serious, lyrical voice to the stage and page before dying at just forty-one. His best-known work includes the play The Great Divide and poems collected in Gloucester Moors and Other Poems.
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