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THE LOOM OF LIFE - COTTON NOE
NOTE TO THE SECOND EDITION
PROEM
A SKEIN OF SILVER
THE OLD-FASHIONED LOOM
THE OLD OLD CLOCK
THE OLD SPINNING WHEEL
THE OLD WATER MILL
WATERLOO
In this lyrical collection the poet draws a quiet, steady rhythm from the ordinary tools of a bygone home: the loom, the clock, the spinning wheel. Each piece twines memory and observation into a tapestry that honors simple labor, seasonal light, and the patient passage of time. The voice feels both intimate and expansive, inviting listeners to hear the soft rustle of shuttle and the steady tick of an old mantel‑piece clock as symbols of life’s larger weave.
The poems travel from tender portraiture of a woman at her loom to broader reflections on love, nature, and the relentless turning of years. Their language is clear and musical, allowing the cadence of rhyme to linger like a familiar refrain. Listeners will find a comforting sense of continuity, as the verses celebrate small joys while reminding us that every thread, however humble, contributes to the grand fabric of existence.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (62K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia, KarenD, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library.)
Release date
2009-08-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1864–1953
Best remembered as Kentucky’s first poet laureate, he built a life around poetry, teaching, and public speaking. His work drew deeply on Kentucky history and culture, giving local stories a warm, literary voice.
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