Lyrics of Earth

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Lyrics of Earth

by Archibald Lampman

EN·~49 minutes·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total
1

LYRICS OF EARTH - BY - ARCHIBALD LAMPMAN

0:08
2

TO MY MOTHER

0:13
3

THE SWEETNESS OF LIFE

1:21
4

GOD-SPEED TO THE SNOW

0:49
5

APRIL IN THE HILLS

1:25
6

FOREST MOODS

0:45
7

THE RETURN OF THE YEAR

1:12
8

FAVORITES OF PAN

2:49
9

THE MEADOW

3:40
10

IN MAY

1:12

Description

A gentle cascade of verse welcomes listeners into a world where the hills, forests, and skies speak in rhythm and rhyme. The poet moves from tender homage to a beloved mother, through vivid dialogues with meadow flowers, birds, and shadows, exploring the timeless wonder of birth, growth, and fleeting joy. Each stanza feels like a quiet conversation with nature, inviting reflection on the simple mysteries that surround us.

The collection then turns its gaze to the changing seasons, celebrating the swift arrival of spring, the fleeting dance of snow, and the bustling life of rivers and songbirds. Rich, descriptive language paints forests alive with chirping thrushes, blooming lilies, and the soft hush of lingering leaves. Listeners are carried on a lyrical journey that blends reverence for the natural world with gentle philosophical musings, making every moment feel both intimate and expansive.

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Language

en

Duration

~49 minutes (47K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Archibald Lampman

Archibald Lampman

1861–1899

Remembered as one of Canada’s finest early poets, he turned quiet landscapes, seasons, and everyday moments into vivid, musical verse. His work helped define the Confederation Poets and gave Canadian nature poetry a lasting voice.

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