Moods : Prose poems

audiobook

Moods : Prose poems

by Mercedes de Acosta

EN·~36 minutes·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total

INTRODUCTION

1:28

MEMORY

1:39

FAITH

1:32

LOVE

3:16

DISGUST

2:26

JOY

1:58

DESPAIR

1:27

TENDERNESS

3:16

HURT FEELINGS

1:46

WEARINESS

1:05
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Description

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.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~36 minutes (35K characters)

Release date

Aug 5, 2026

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mercedes de Acosta

Mercedes de Acosta

1893–1968

A vivid figure of New York’s literary and theater world, she wrote poetry, plays, and a novel while moving through some of the most famous artistic circles of her time. Her memoir later became an important window into queer cultural history in the early 20th century.

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