
POEMS
A quiet, reverent voice threads through this collection, inviting listeners into a world where everyday objects become vessels of deeper meaning. From the humble rose to the hidden coffer of a miner’s heart, each poem unfolds with a gentle cadence that celebrates both the ordinary and the transcendent. The opening dedication sets a tone of gratitude, weaving together love, labor, and the subtle generosity that binds us all.
The verses move fluidly between intimate longing and expansive spiritual yearning, echoing the rhythms of nature, ancient myth, and sacred tradition. Tender images of youth, music, and celestial light mingle with contemplations of silence and the poet’s own quest for voice. Listeners will find a tapestry of lyrical reflections that resonate long after the final line, offering a serene space for introspection and quiet wonder.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (64K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1998-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1859–1907
Best known for “The Hound of Heaven,” this English poet wrote with intense feeling, musical language, and a deep religious imagination. His life was marked by hardship, but his work left a lasting place in late Victorian poetry.
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