Poems

audiobook

Poems

by Cushag

EN·~58 minutes·41 chapters

Chapters

41 total
1

TO THE CUSHAG'S FRIEND

1:11
2

THE WANS FROM UP

0:58
3

LITTLE BOY BEG

1:10
4

COUNTRY COURTSHIP

1:17
5

THE THRAM

0:50
6

WHERE I WAS RARIN' TO

2:03
7

GUILLYN VEGGEY

1:18
8

THE PHYNODDEREE

2:14
9

THE LOAGHTAN BEG

0:49
10

SWEET ETTY OF RHENWEE

0:59

Description

In this lively collection, the poet weaves together the humble and the magical, turning ordinary meadow flowers into golden messengers that lift the spirit. The verses celebrate the quiet power of simple deeds, comparing them to shy weeds that bloom with fairy wings when darkness falls. Each stanza invites listeners to pause and feel the gentle glow of nature’s hidden generosity.

The book also captures the chatter of coastal dialects, from a child’s wonder at wandering lights to a crippled boy’s hopeful quest for a royal cure. Playful love scenes unfold in rustic kitchens, where humor and affection dance through misheard words and clumsy courtship. With a warm, conversational tone, the poems echo the rhythms of everyday life while hinting at deeper, timeless myths.

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Language

en

Duration

~58 minutes (56K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2019-06-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Cushag

Cushag

1852–1937

A vivid voice from the Isle of Man, this poet and playwright captured local speech, folklore, and everyday island life with warmth and wit. Writing as “Cushag,” she helped preserve Manx culture on the page for future generations.

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