
UUSI KEVÄT JA MUITA RUNOJA
SISÄLLYS:
I TÄHTIÄ KOHTI
II HARPUN SURU
III MAAN LAULU
UUSI KEVÄT
I TÄHTIÄ KOHTI - POUTAPILVET
VANHA PUU.
VELJEN HAUDALLA.
SALAMANTERI-SYDÄN
A fresh spring awakens in this lyrical collection, where the poet’s voice drifts between the quiet rustle of ancient trees and the fleeting dance of clouds. The opening verses celebrate nature’s rebirth with vivid imagery—streams singing, blossoms unfolding, and the sky spilling light like bridges to the earth. Each line feels like a breath of wind, inviting listeners to linger in the simple wonder of a world newly alive.
Beyond the seasonal celebration, the poems turn inward, exploring loss, longing, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit. From the mournful echo at a brother’s grave to the fragile hope of a lost bird, the verses balance melancholy with a tender optimism. The poet’s contemplative tone offers moments of introspection, inviting listeners to find solace in shared sorrow and in the subtle beauty of everyday moments.
The collection’s structure—grouped into themed sections—guides the ear through a tapestry of emotions, from the sorrow of a harp’s lament to the steady rhythm of the earth’s song. Listeners will discover a mosaic of voices that capture both the hush of winter’s end and the promise that each new day brings.
Language
fi
Duration
~32 minutes (31K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Finland: WSOY, 1917.
Credits
Tuula Temonen
Release date
2022-08-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1889–1962
A Finnish poet, priest, and teacher, he wrote with unusual range, moving from lyric and reflective verse to fables, hymns, memoirs, and prose. His work was widely read in Finland across the first half of the 20th century and often blends literary craft with spiritual and moral themes.
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