
THE HOME BOOK OF VERSE, VOLUME 1
Edited by Burton Egbert Stevenson
INDEXES TO ALL FOUR VOLUMES
PART I
POEMS OF YOUTH AND AGE
THE HUMAN SEASONS
THE BABY
"ONLY A BABY SMALL"
ONLY
INFANT JOY
A warm, inviting anthology gathers together poems that trace the rhythms of life from the first breath of a newborn to the passing of the seasons within a human heart. The collection opens with a lyrical meditation on spring, summer, autumn, and winter as inner states, then moves through tender verses that celebrate the wonder of a baby’s tiny features, the pure joy of early days, and the awe of cosmic wonder reflected in a child’s eyes.
Each piece, drawn from a range of voices across centuries, offers simple yet resonant images—golden curls, laughing faces, and the soft hush of a cradle—inviting listeners to pause and feel the intimacy of everyday miracles. The poems blend classic elegance with heartfelt spontaneity, making the book a comforting companion for anyone seeking a brief, reflective escape into the timeless beauty of youth and the gentle flow of life’s cycles.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (548K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Dennis Schreiner, and David Widger
Release date
2001-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1962
Best known for lively mysteries and popular literary anthologies, this Ohio-born writer also spent decades building library culture at home and abroad. His career blended storytelling, scholarship, and public service in a way that still feels distinctive.
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