Sister Songs: An Offering to Two Sisters

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Sister Songs: An Offering to Two Sisters

by Francis Thompson

EN·~49 minutes·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total
1

Sister Songs An Offering to Two Sisters

0:22
2

PREFACE

0:41
3

SISTER SONGS An Offering to Two Sisters - The Proem

46:49
4

Inscription

1:56

Description

A luminous, lyrical tribute blooms from the pages of this early‑20th‑century poem, addressed to two cherished sisters. The poet weaves together the wild music of wind, birds, and blooming spring, turning each natural detail into a heartfelt hymn of love and gratitude. Rich with classical references and vivid metaphor, the opening invites listeners into a world where the seasons themselves seem to sing.

Through a cascade of images—ragged skies, laburnum fire, trembling lilies—the verses unfold like a fragrant garden, each line echoing the devotion of a sibling’s reverent offering. The rhythm swings between gentle lullaby and soaring anthem, capturing both intimate tenderness and the exuberant burst of May. Listeners will find a resonant, timeless meditation on beauty, memory, and the bonds that bind.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~49 minutes (47K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1999-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Francis Thompson

Francis Thompson

1859–1907

Best known for “The Hound of Heaven,” this English poet wrote with intense feeling, musical language, and a deep religious imagination. His life was marked by hardship, but his work left a lasting place in late Victorian poetry.

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