
POEMS OF LIFE
TO-DAY
JEWELS
SOMETHING GONE
A-MAYING
TRIBUTE
GOOD-BYE - She
THE WONDROUS SONG
MILADI
THE SOMETHING MY LIFE HAS MISSED
A thoughtful gathering of verses, this collection moves from quiet meditations on fleeting moments to the bright, hopeful celebrations of love and daily grace. The poems shift in voice—some echo the cadence of old‑world lyricism, while others speak in plain, heartfelt dialogue that captures the tension of parting, the comfort of companionship, and the restless search for inspiration. Themes of memory, devotion, and the everyday miracle of “today” weave through each piece, offering listeners a palette of emotions that feels both intimate and timeless.
Listening invites a gentle pause, letting the rhythm of each stanza settle like a soft sigh or a burst of laughter. The work’s sincere reflections make it a companion for quiet evenings, walks in autumn light, or moments when you simply need a poetic lens on life’s ordinary wonders. It’s an accessible, resonant experience that encourages listeners to linger on the beauty hidden in everyday words.
Language
en
Duration
~23 minutes (22K 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
2016-03-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A poet and children's writer from the early 1900s, remembered today for gentle verse and reflective writing about everyday life. Her surviving books move between family-centered rhymes and more thoughtful poems on feeling, faith, and resilience.
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