
BY
PEGASUS
IN OCTOBER
SLEEP
FREE
OUR LADY OF UNDERSTANDING
AT EVENTIDE
SACRAMENT
TRUTH IN A WELL
SILENCE
A soaring introduction greets listeners as the poet conjures the mythic Pegasus, its thunder‑clad neck and star‑streaked hooves setting a tone of wonder and raw beauty. The opening verses blend vivid natural detail with ancient legend, inviting the audience into a twilight meadow where imagination runs free. From that first breath, the collection promises a lyrical journey that balances the celestial with the earthy.
Across the pages the poet moves fluidly between timeless myths—Danae, Perseus, Ishtar—and intimate moments of sleep, longing, and quiet devotion. Each poem offers a distinct voice, whether it whispers of moonlit solitude, celebrates a beggar maiden’s quiet defiance, or reflects on sacred reverence in a hushed shrine. Listeners will find a tapestry of images that linger, encouraging contemplation long after the final line fades.
Language
en
Duration
~25 minutes (24K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Sep 22, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1884–1949
A Baltimore writer and longtime English teacher, she blended wit, rhythm, and a lively sense of place in both poetry and prose. Her work ranges from the verse collection The Hoofs of Pegasus to playful, fast-moving books about Baltimore and American life.
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