
PREFACE.
A STAR-DREAM.
THE DAISY.
“THOSE DAYS ARE LONG DEPARTED.”
IN APRIL.
IN THE WOODS.
A SUMMER SONG.
THE BURDEN OF AUTUMN.
“TO WONDER AND BE STILL.”
AN ANSWER.
A modest yet richly varied collection of early lyric poems invites listeners into a world where childhood wonder meets the timeless rhythms of nature. First gathered after the modest success of an earlier volume, these verses capture fleeting moments of awe, from starlit skies to quiet woods, and they do so with a gentle, melodic voice that feels both intimate and universal.
Among the pieces, a tender “Star‑Dream” conjures the shared gaze of two young souls reaching for the heavens, while “The Daisy” turns a simple flower into a beacon of hope against the passing of seasons. Other poems linger on the sounds of swallows, the hush of spring’s first dew, and the melancholy hush of autumn’s fading flowers, each offering vivid imagery that resonates long after the final line.
Listeners will find a seamless blend of optimism and melancholy, a chorus of nature’s own songs that echo the hopes and doubts of youthful hearts. The collection feels like a gentle stroll through an old garden, where every turn reveals another quiet melody waiting to be heard.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (71K 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
Mar 29, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1858–1941
A diplomat-poet who moved between European capitals and literary circles, he brought firsthand experience of politics, travel, and history into his writing. Best remembered as a British ambassador and man of letters, he wrote poetry, memoir, and historical works shaped by a long public career.
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