
Poems by Alice Meynell
DEDICATION
SONNET—MY HEART SHALL BE THY GARDEN
SONNET—THOUGHTS IN SEPARATION
TO A POET
SONG OF THE SPRING TO THE SUMMER
TO THE BELOVED
MEDITATION
TO THE BELOVED DEAD—A LAMENT
SONNET
This modest volume gathers a poet’s earliest outpourings alongside a handful of later, more reflective pieces, offering a vivid portrait of a mind in bloom. The poems shift fluidly between sonnets, lyrical songs, and brief meditations, each crafted with a delicate balance of formal grace and heartfelt spontaneity. Recurring motifs of gardens, seasons, and celestial encounters illuminate the writer’s fascination with love, loss, and the quiet mysteries of nature. Even in the youthful verses, there is a startling clarity that hints at the deeper wisdom to come.
Listening to these verses feels like wandering through an ever‑changing landscape, where the rustle of leaves and the hush of twilight become part of the narration. The language is richly musical, its rhythm and rhyme inviting a gentle, almost meditative listening experience. For anyone drawn to poetry that blends personal intimacy with universal longing, this collection offers a timeless, soothing companion.
Language
en
Duration
~42 minutes (41K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Feb 1, 1998
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1847–1922
A gifted Victorian poet and essayist, Alice Meynell brought quiet intensity, religious feeling, and finely controlled language to her writing. Her work ranged from celebrated poems to lively literary essays, while her publishing and suffrage work placed her at the heart of England’s Catholic and literary circles.
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