
KYNNYKSELLÄ
KÖSSI LINDSTRÖM [KAATRA]
SISÄLTÖ: - I.
II.
I. MERI JA LUOTO
GETSEMANESSA
PIHLAJALLE
LENTÄKÄÄ
HARHATEILLÄKÖ?
SYDÄN-PUHTAUS MATKAN MÄÄRÄ
A vivid tapestry of early‑twentieth‑century verse unfolds in this collection, moving from the roar of a storm‑tossed sea and the stark isolation of a lonely rock to the quiet reverence of a humble chapel garden. The poems drift between the grandeur of mythic battles and the intimate sighs of a lover’s heart, each image painted with a blend of raw natural force and tender melancholy. Themes of longing, redemption, and the search for inner purity pulse through the verses, inviting listeners to follow the speaker’s restless pilgrimage between the world outside and the safety of a mother’s embrace.
The language is both lyrical and conversational, slipping between solemn chants, folk‑like refrains, and whispered confessions that echo across time. Listeners will feel the urgency of a boy standing at a threshold, the crackle of lightning over dark waters, and the soft hum of a lone bird’s song at dusk. This assortment offers a meditative journey for anyone who enjoys poetry that balances stark realism with hopeful transcendence.
Language
fi
Duration
~33 minutes (32K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-04-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1882–1928
A poet, journalist, and political activist, this Finnish writer brought working-class ideas into both literature and public life in the early 1900s. His life moved between verse, newspapers, and turbulent politics, giving his work a strong sense of conviction and urgency.
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