
Katydid’s Poems
Letter to Katydid.
To a Katydid.
A Day-Dream.
The Old Ravine.
Some Day You’ll Wish for Me. FOR —— ——
To Hallie. WRITTEN FOR ——
I’ve Asked You to Forget Me.
Little Blanche.
The Little Front Gate.
A modest collection of verses offers a window into the quiet, lyrical world of a 19th‑century poet who writes under the name Katydid. The opening letter praises the work’s natural sweetness, its unpretentious rhythm, and a tenderness that feels like a whispered conversation with the trees. Throughout the poems, the voice moves from delicate observations of a chirping insect to nostalgic memories of childhood streets, gardens, and beloved companions. Each piece balances simple imagery with a gentle musicality, inviting listeners to linger on moments of love, loss, and the steady pulse of everyday life.
The anthology’s tone is intimate, as if a close friend is sharing private thoughts beside a hearth. Themes of nature’s song, the comfort of home, and the fleeting beauty of memory unfold with modest grandeur, never rushing toward dramatic twists. Listeners will hear the soft cadence of verses that celebrate both the hush of twilight and the bright laughter of youth. It is a soothing, reflective journey that rewards patience and a love for quietly crafted poetry.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (126K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Release date
Aug 31, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

b. 1857
A Kentucky-born poet who wrote under the pen name “Katydid,” she built a long literary life that stretched from newspaper publication in her teens to recognition as Alabama’s poet laureate. Her work helped keep regional and devotional verse in public view across the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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