
The Rose-Jar
CONTENTS
As in a Rose-Jar
The Island
You and I
A Ballade of Old Romance
A Voice From the Far Away
April
A Yesterday
Violets
A delicate tapestry of verse, this collection weaves together moments of love, loss, and quiet reverie. The opening poem likens memory to a jar of rose petals, capturing the lingering scent of past affection with gentle, lyrical precision. Throughout, the poet balances intimate whispers with broader meditations on nature, time, and the fleeting nature of human feeling.
The pieces travel from solitary islands bathed in mournful sea‑song to sun‑kissed gardens where laughter mingles with the wind. Each poem offers a distinct vignette—whether it’s the soft rustle of autumn leaves, the echo of an old chapel at sunset, or the wistful hush of a forgotten grave—yet all share a calm, contemplative voice that invites listeners to linger in each image.
Rich in classical form yet resonant with modern sensitivity, the verses unfold like a series of scented snapshots, inviting you to pause, breathe, and let the lingering fragrance of each line settle in the mind.
Language
en
Duration
~30 minutes (29K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-01-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1882–1932
A quiet early-20th-century American poet, he left behind lyrical verse that caught the attention of anthologists and literary readers of his day. His surviving papers suggest a life deeply tied to books, correspondence, and the literary world around him.
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