
Transcriber's Note:
THE VEIL and other POEMS
NOTE
CONTENTS
THE IMP WITHIN
THE OLD ANGLER
THE WILLOW
TITMOUSE
THE VEIL
THE FAIRY IN WINTER
A vivid tapestry of voice and vision, this collection gathers more than thirty poems that wander from the quiet stillness of a twilight pond to the restless chatter of an inner “imp.” The opening pieces—such as the wake‑up call of “The Imp Within” and the solitary reverie of “The Old Angler”—show a poet who balances sharp wit with a tender eye for the everyday, turning ordinary moments into miniature dramas.
The verses drift through gardens, forests, and dream‑filled corridors, touching on mythic figures, fleeting emotions, and the subtle ache of memory. Several poems were originally paired with delicate drawings, adding a visual layer that deepens their resonance. Whether exploring the hush of a moth’s wing, the mystery of a veil, or the restless pulse of an unspoken yearning, the collection invites listeners to linger in each line and discover the quiet marvels that lie just beneath the surface.
Language
en
Duration
~53 minutes (51K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Jun 18, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1873–1956
Best known for the haunting poem "The Listeners," this English writer brought dreamlike mystery to poetry, ghost stories, and books for children. His work moves easily between the everyday and the eerie, which helps explain why it still feels so memorable.
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