The Poems of Madison Cawein, Volume 4 (of 5) Poems of mystery and of myth and romance

A quiet, moon‑lit garden opens the collection, inviting listeners into a world where mermaids chant beside foam‑capped waves and ancient deities linger in whispering groves. The verses weave together mythic figures—Apollo, Persephone, sea‑kings—and the everyday magic of hidden fairies, creating an intimate blend of romance and mystery that feels both timeless and immediate. Cawein’s language drifts like mist, his images vivid yet gentle, allowing each poem to become a small, enchanted vignette that you can hear breathing in the dark.

The volume moves through haunted houses, midnight forests, and the soft glow of will‑o‑the‑wisps, offering a tapestry of moods that range from haunting melancholy to playful wonder. Whether you’re drawn to the quiet longing of a lover’s garden or the fierce pulse of a mythic battle, the collection’s lyrical cadence makes every line feel like a song heard at the edge of a dream. Let the verses carry you into an audible realm where imagination and feeling intertwine.