
INTRODUCTION
MEMORY
FAITH
LOVE
DISGUST
JOY
DESPAIR
TENDERNESS
HURT FEELINGS
WEARINESS
A cascade of miniature scenes drifts through this collection, each one a carefully painted fragment that feels more like a whispered song than traditional verse. The author’s prose glides with a quiet intensity, turning ordinary moments—a tired commuter on a subway, a solitary studio, a sudden gust of summer wind—into luminous snapshots that linger long after the words fade. By refusing clear categories, the pieces invite listeners to linger in the space between feeling and thought, offering a subtle, haunting resonance that feels both intimate and expansive.
The sections on memory, faith, and love move like gentle currents, recalling the scent of wilted roses, the tremor of a distant melody, and the sudden brush of moonlight on the cheek. Each vignette balances precise observation with an open‑ended emotional depth, allowing the audience to recognize their own reflections within the verses. The overall tone is sincere and unpretentious, making the experience feel like a personal conversation with a thoughtful, observant companion.
Language
en
Duration
~36 minutes (35K characters)
Release date
2026-08-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1893–1968
A poet, playwright, and novelist moving through the worlds of Broadway and early Hollywood, she became almost as famous for the company she kept as for the books she wrote. Her work and memoir offer a vivid glimpse of queer artistic life in the first half of the twentieth century.
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by Mercedes de Acosta