The Verse-Book of a Homely Woman

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The Verse-Book of a Homely Woman

by Fay Inchfawn

EN·~52 minutes

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In this quietly powerful collection, a humble housewife narrates the rhythm of her everyday world—narrow hallways, rattling doors, and endless pots that seem to multiply. Through plain, lyrical verses she turns the mundane into a space for contemplation, asking that even the smallest, most cramped rooms become vessels for grace. Her voice is unflinching yet tender, revealing how a single moment of prayer can transform the grind of washing dishes into a glimpse of the divine.

The poems also turn toward the deep bonds of family, especially the reverent love she feels for her mother, the first guide to faith. She confesses her frustrations, her longing for wider spaces, and then discovers that the true enlargement comes not from the walls but from a heart opened to patience and gratitude. The work balances gentle humor with solemn devotion, inviting listeners to find solace in ordinary chores.

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Language

en

Duration

~52 minutes (50K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by: David Widger

Release date

2002-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Fay Inchfawn

Fay Inchfawn

1880–1978

A hugely popular English writer of verse, children's books, and devotional works, she wrote in a warm, everyday voice that made her a favorite with magazine readers between the wars. Her pen name, Fay Inchfawn, became closely linked with poems and prose about home life, faith, and ordinary kindness.

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