Wings of youth

audiobook

Wings of youth

by Nancy Buckley

EN·~28 minutes·55 chapters

Chapters

55 total

FOREWORD

0:59

Acknowledgement

1:49

WINGS

0:17

THE SINGER

0:14

DREAMERS

0:17

THE LITTLE GYPSY

0:37

TO MY FRIEND

0:28

THE NET

0:26

LOVE’S WITCHERY

0:29

MY LITTLE WINDOW

0:36

Description

In this slim but resonant volume, the poet offers a second gathering of verses that capture the tender, wistful and quietly joyful pulse of a young heart. The tone is noticeably softer than in the earlier collection, revealing a grown confidence and a broader emotional palette that stretches from quiet devotion to bright optimism. Each poem feels like an intimate conversation, inviting listeners to linger on the simple yet profound moments of everyday life.

Spanning more than sixty pieces, the collection moves from the playful dance of a little gypsy to the quiet comfort of a friend's candle in a dark hour, from the shimmering promise of silver ships to the reflective hush of a garden at dusk. The language is clear and musical, allowing the verses to flow naturally when spoken aloud, while the recurring images of wings, light, and longing give the whole work a gentle cohesion. Listeners will discover a comforting sense of hope and a reminder that even fleeting feelings can leave lasting traces of beauty.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~28 minutes (27K characters)

Release date

2026-07-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

NB

Nancy Buckley

A little-known early 20th-century poet whose work captures youth with a mix of tenderness, longing, and bright, hopeful feeling. Her surviving books suggest a writer warmly received by California readers of her time.

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