
Transcribed from the 1919 Gay and Hancock edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org
DOUBLE CARNATIONS
NEVER MIND
TWO WOMEN
IT ALL WILL COME OUT RIGHT
A WARNING
SHRINES
THE WATCHER
SWIMMING SONG
THE LAW
Stepping into this modest yet resonant collection, listeners encounter a voice that blends gentle lyricism with the earnest concerns of a bygone era. The poems unfold in a series of vivid vignettes—gardens, stages, and quiet interiors—each offering a snapshot of the poet’s inner world. Warmth and wit mingle with a quiet moral compass, inviting reflection as much as appreciation.
In the opening piece, a humble pink and a proud carnation become symbols of love challenged by social barriers, while later verses like “Never Mind” counsel the artist to ignore the jeers of indifferent onlookers. “Two Women” draws a stark contrast between a cold, calculating figure and a compassionate soul whose generosity is denied by society. The recurring refrain that “it all will come out right” offers a hopeful promise that perseverance will eventually triumph over injustice.
Through its modest length, the anthology balances personal yearning with broader observations on art, morality, and the fleeting nature of desire. Listeners will find a timeless charm that speaks to both the heart and the mind, making each poem a small, memorable encounter.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (74K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1919
A hugely popular American poet of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she wrote in a direct, memorable style that brought poetry to a wide audience. She is still best known for "Solitude" and for the bestselling collection Poems of Passion.
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