
POEMS - BY - ELIZABETH STODDARD
POEMS
Step into a lyrical world where the restless mind seeks the hidden pulse of the universe. The verses move through the shifting seasons, greeting sunshine, wind, lilies and roses, while questioning the fleeting light that fuels a poet’s soul. Each poem invites listeners to feel the quiet rhythm of nature as a mirror for inner longing.
In autumn the poet turns melancholy into quiet celebration, watching fading leaves and listening to the wailing wind as symbols of loss and renewal. A later piece captures the paradox of hearing music in a crowd yet feeling alone, conjuring ancient courts and distant seas. These lines blend personal yearning with timeless myth, offering a gentle echo of longing.
The collection also drifts through ruined houses and storm‑tossed seas, where ghostly figures linger at windows and ivy climbs crumbling pillars. Through these stark images the poet explores youth, memory, and the fragile hope that persists amid decay. Listeners will find a quiet companionship in the verses, as each stanza steadies the heart like a soft tide.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (77K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
May 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1902
A sharp, original 19th-century American voice, she wrote novels and poems that often pushed against the social limits placed on women. Though not as widely known as some of her peers, her work has earned lasting attention for its intensity and independence.
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