
POEMS OF PROGRESS AND NEW THOUGHT PASTELS
PREFACE LOVE’S LANGUAGE
THE LAND BETWEEN
LOVE’S MIRAGE
THE NEED OF THE WORLD
THE GULF STREAM
REMEMBERED
HELEN OF TROY - ON THE ISLE OF CRANAE
LAIS WHEN YOUNG
LAIS WHEN OLD
A modestly sized collection of early‑twentieth‑century poems, this volume invites listeners into a quiet, contemplative world where love is examined as both the most intimate whisper and the grandest proclamation. The opening verses pose a gentle question about how affection chooses its own language—whether in soft song, measured couplets, or sweeping epics—setting a tone of lyrical curiosity that runs through the whole book. From there, the poet drifts through imagined realms, drawing readers toward the “Land Between” where spirits linger, bound by a love that transcends ordinary borders.
The poems blend personal yearning with broader reflections on humanity’s hidden needs, weaving images of deserts turning to golden wheat and seas guided by steadfast beacons. Themes of spiritual longing, the tension between worldly ambition and inner peace, and the belief that love is the ultimate law surface without ever revealing a definitive plot. Listeners will find a soothing, thoughtful journey that resonates long after the final line fades.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (107K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
May 1, 2002
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1919
Best known for the unforgettable line “Laugh, and the world laughs with you,” this hugely popular American poet wrote with directness, feeling, and a gift for memorable phrasing. Her poems and essays reached a wide audience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, blending romance, optimism, and spiritual curiosity.
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