
LYRICS OF EARTH - BY - ARCHIBALD LAMPMAN
TO MY MOTHER
THE SWEETNESS OF LIFE
GOD-SPEED TO THE SNOW
APRIL IN THE HILLS
FOREST MOODS
THE RETURN OF THE YEAR
FAVORITES OF PAN
THE MEADOW
IN MAY
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.
Language
en
Duration
~49 minutes (47K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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