
A SONG TO CHEER
AT A DOG'S HOME
THE WAYSIDE PULPIT
SPOONS
ABOVE DEFEAT
COURTESY
BUILDING PALACES
PRESERVES
WHEN FRIENDSHIP DIES
THE HARPIST
A gentle cascade of lyrical sketches opens this quietly hopeful work, where the author steadies the reader with simple songs that turn anxiety into something manageable. Through the eyes of a homesick cocker spaniel, a proud bulldog, and a wistful pekinese, the narrative explores longing, reunion and the small comforts that anchor us when families wander far. Interwoven with vivid spring scenes—blossoming hedgerows, humming blackbirds and the tender rustle of new leaves—the prose becomes a wayfarer’s pulpit, urging gratitude and peace without ever forcing a conclusion.
The collection then swings to everyday marvels, from the humble spoon that feeds a baby’s smile to the resilient spirit that meets defeat with a grin. Each vignette celebrates ordinary objects and moments, lifting them into quiet reverence. Listeners will find a soothing rhythm that reminds them how even the smallest details can nurture the soul.
Language
en
Duration
~53 minutes (50K characters)
Release date
Jan 20, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1889–1936
Best remembered for warm, concise verse that reached newspaper readers on both sides of the Atlantic, this English-born writer built a remarkably varied career as a poet, editor, and columnist. She also wrote under the pen names Wilhelmina Stitch and Sheila Rand.
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