Poems

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Poems

by D. M. (Duncan M.) Matheson

EN·~28 minutes·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

POEMS

0:05
2

INDIAN SUMMER

1:34
3

MOTHER LOVE

0:39
4

PETOOBOK

1:54
5

LANGEMARC (1915)

0:59
6

EDITH CAVELL (1916)

0:41
7

TO CARDINAL MERCIER (1916)

0:39
8

THE BARD OF AYR (1915)

0:53
9

THE SOUL OF FLANDERS (1916)

1:04
10

THE GARDENS (1914)

0:42

Description

A vivid portrait of Atlantic Canada unfolds in this lyrical collection, where the poet’s eye turns to the rolling fields, bright orchards, and the tranquil waters of Acadia. The verses capture the crisp brilliance of autumn, the gentle sigh of summer breezes, and the quiet dignity of the landscape’s hills and lakes, inviting listeners to linger over each image as if strolling through a sun‑kissed meadow.

Beyond scenery, the poems honor timeless human bonds—particularly the reverent awe of motherhood and the quiet heroism of everyday labor. A blend of mythic allusion and simple gratitude weaves together reflections on nature’s bounty, communal faith, and the quiet strength of those who tend the land. The language is both formal and song‑like, echoing the cadence of a minstrel’s lay while remaining accessible to modern ears.

Interlaced with occasional nods to history and folklore, the collection offers a gentle, contemplative listening experience. Its rhythm and reverence make it a soothing companion for anyone seeking a moment of calm amid the rush of daily life.

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Language

en

Duration

~28 minutes (27K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2016-03-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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D. M. (Duncan M.) Matheson

Written in the shadow of World War I and the Halifax Explosion, these poems carry the weight of lived experience. Their voice is steady and humane, finding grief, courage, and flashes of hope in hard times.

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