
Some Broken Twigs - BY - CLARA M. BEEDE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
FOREWORD
TO NEW YORK
MEET THE CHALLENGE
WINTER
DREAMING BY THE RIVER
WHEN YOU COME HOME
CHILDREN AT THE PARK
THE FLEET (1945)
A warm, heartfelt collection of poems invites listeners to stroll through the changing seasons of life and landscape. Drawing on the simple beauty of broken twigs, river breezes, winter’s bare branches, and sunrise over the bay, each verse balances gentle observation with quiet reflection. The poet’s voice feels like a trusted grandmother sharing the lessons nature teaches—patience, perseverance, and gratitude.
The pieces range from bright celebrations of youthful ambition in bustling cities to meditations on the quiet strength found in everyday chores. Themes of courage, faith, and the ever‑present challenge of growth are woven through images of gardens, rivers, and open roads, creating a comforting sense of continuity. Listeners will discover a tapestry of familiar moments that lift the spirit and remind us that even the smallest twig can point the way forward.
Language
en
Duration
~18 minutes (17K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Starner, Karen Dalrymple, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-02-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A Kansas-born American poet, she wrote lyrical, accessible verse that often turns to nature, memory, patriotism, and everyday feeling. Her books include Clear Crystals and Some Broken Twigs, both now in the public domain and still read by poetry listeners today.
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