Poems

Spanning more than twenty‑five years of work, this collection gathers the most representative verses of Madison Cawein, a poet whose love of landscape and myth shines through every line. From the hush of forest glades and the soft chorus of spring insects to the solemn reverence of Southern fields, the poems move between quiet observation and vivid imagination. The selection also traces his shifting moods, from youthful wonder in “In May” to the bittersweet reflections of “The Death of Love.”

Two previously unpublished pieces, “In Arcady” and “The Black Knight,” open fresh corridors in his familiar terrain, offering listeners a glimpse of the poet’s evolving voice. Cawein’s lyrical phrasing and precise imagery make each poem a short, immersive tableau that resonates when heard aloud. Whether you are drawn to pastoral serenity or the darker undercurrents of human longing, the volume invites a contemplative listening experience.