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A quiet reverence runs through these poems, inviting listeners to pause and contemplate the fleeting beauty of everyday moments. From the delicate hush of a spring sunrise to the soaring chorus of angels, each piece weaves together nature, faith, and the yearning for timeless wonder. The language is lyrical yet grounded, turning simple observations into meditative prayers.
The collection moves from intimate sanctuaries of the heart to expansive visions of celestial harmony, offering a tapestry of images that feel both ancient and newly discovered. Themes of renewal, divine friendship, and the promise of an ever‑lasting spring echo throughout, encouraging a gentle introspection. Listeners will find solace in the rhythmic cadence and a sense of uplift as the verses unfold like a soft, persistent hymn.
Full title
The Second Book of Modern Verse A Selection from the Work of Contemporaneous American Poets
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (257K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1998-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
by Dorothy Parker

by Edith Wharton

by Winifred Sackville Stoner

by Max Eastman

by Douglas Malloch

by William Carlos Williams

by Richard Aldington, John Gould Fletcher, F. S. (Frank Stewart) Flint, H. D. (Hilda Doolittle), D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence, Amy Lowell