
POEMS
BY - HATTIE HOWARD. - AUTHOR OF "POVERTY VS. PAUPERISM," "OUR GIRLS," "VIVE LA REPUBLIQUE," "KEEPING A SECRET," "LITTLE JO," AND OTHER STORIES.
Vol. IV.
EXTRACTS FROM PRESS NOTICES OF A FORMERVOLUME.
Poems.
"The Salt of the Earth."
Not Gone.
Let Us Give Thanks.
Sonnet.
A Rainy Day.
This fourth volume gathers a lively assortment of verses that feel both intimate and universal. Howard’s poems flow with a straightforward rhythm, letting everyday moments shine without pretension. Readers will find light‑hearted humor beside gentle meditations, each line crafted to linger in the mind.
The collection touches on familiar themes—thanksgiving, the simple beauty of a garden, the quiet strength of ordinary people. Spiritual reflections appear as graceful analogies, such as the “salt of the earth” motif that celebrates humility and service. Whether recalling the scent of summer blossoms or offering a quiet prayer of gratitude, the poems invite listeners to pause, smile, and feel a quiet optimism that feels especially welcome in today’s hurried world.
Listeners will discover that the poet’s ear for metric harmony makes each piece feel like a gentle stream, moving effortlessly from one thought to the next. The range of subjects—from humble domestic scenes to broader moral reflections—offers something for every taste, making this volume a comforting companion for quiet moments.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (126K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Joseph R. Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-08-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A Hartford poet whose work was praised in its day for being natural, direct, and full of a sunny spirit, she published several volumes of verse along with other books and stories. Her writing often moves between feeling and humor, making her an appealing rediscovery for listeners interested in overlooked American poets.
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