
SONG OF LOVELY THINGS
TO ONE WHO SIGHED
LOOK FORWARD
THE WORLD'S BEAUTY
TO FATHER TIME
MIRACLE OF SPRING
EASTER THOUGHTS
SENSE OF HUMOUR
TO A PETULANT HEART
NEIGHBOUR JANE
Through a cascade of bright, rhythmic verses, the narrator invites listeners to linger on the small miracles that stitch everyday life together—waves that kiss the shore, a child’s first word, the clatter of city streets alive with quiet generosity. Each section unfolds like a warm conversation, alternating between vivid descriptions of nature’s colors and tender reminders that our own imperfections can become sources of pride.
The work moves forward as a quiet meditation on perseverance, urging the reader to set aside regret and greet each new dawn with steady hope. With a blend of poetic prose and gentle counsel, it celebrates the restless heart that finds courage in ordinary moments, offering a soothing companion for anyone seeking a brighter perspective on the world.
Language
en
Duration
~52 minutes (49K characters)
Release date
Jan 20, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1889–1936
Best remembered for warm, concise verse that reached newspaper readers on both sides of the Atlantic, this English-born writer built a remarkably varied career as a poet, editor, and columnist. She also wrote under the pen names Wilhelmina Stitch and Sheila Rand.
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