
VARENS EN MOS - door J. R. Kloosterman - BERGUM — T. G. VAN DER MEULEN
INHOUD.
MIJN LIED
Proza en Poëzie
Lof der Schepping
LOF DER SCHEPPING
GOD IN DE NATUUR
Zomernacht
NATUURSCHOON
HET WOUD
Step into a quiet forest where each leaf and ripple becomes a line of verse. This collection weaves together poems and short prose pieces that celebrate the changing seasons, from the hush of summer night to the golden blaze of autumn. The narrator moves through dense pine woods, open fields, and moonlit seas, letting the sounds of water, wind, and birds shape the rhythm of the words. The work balances reverent description of the natural world with gentle questioning of human ambition and the need for spontaneity.
Beyond the vivid landscapes, the author turns inward, pondering the fleeting nature of life, the legacy of loved ones, and the quiet hope that rises with each sunrise. The language is richly imagistic, using colour and sound to paint scenes that feel both timeless and personal. Listeners will sense a calm invitation to pause, breathe, and rediscover the simple poetry hidden in everyday surroundings. The piece feels like a wandering stroll that invites reflection without ever rushing toward a conclusion.
Language
nl
Duration
~2 hours (152K characters)
Release date
2024-11-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1847–1914
A Frisian poet with a deep love of the countryside, he wrote nature-filled verse touched by religious feeling. He is also remembered as the father of the writer Simke Kloosterman, though his own work has continued to attract readers in its own right.
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