
The Project Gutenberg E-text of The White Canoe and other Verse, by Alan Sullivan
The White Canoe And other Verse
In the opening poem the narrator watches winter melt away, and the river awakens to carry a solitary white canoe across shimmering waters. The verses flow with a quiet reverence for the changing landscape, turning simple images of trees, breezes and moonlit waves into a gentle invitation to pause and breathe. Listeners will feel the soft rustle of leaves and the promise of renewal as the canoe glides toward unseen horizons.
The collection then turns inward, exploring visions that lift the spirit beyond ordinary sight. From dream‑like journeys through meadows and starlit skies to heartfelt questions about destiny, love and the divine, each piece balances delicate lyricism with a probing curiosity. The poet’s voice is intimate yet expansive, offering moments of contemplation that linger long after the final line.
Language
en
Duration
~17 minutes (16K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2012-08-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1868–1947
A Canadian novelist, short-story writer, and poet, he was known for historical fiction and adventure-filled storytelling, often drawing on Canadian settings and themes. His work reached a wide readership in the early 20th century, and one of his novels, Three Came to Ville Marie, won the Governor General’s Award.
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