
A gentle, lyrical portrait unfolds as the narrator wanders through the familiar rhythms of everyday life. Through verses that linger on a mother’s lullaby, the rustle of curtains, and the bright bloom of garden asters, the work captures the quiet sanctuary that home represents for a wandering soul. The poems celebrate the simple, unadorned moments that give meaning to a life spent chasing distant ambitions.
The collection moves fluidly between reflections on youthful striving and the comforting pull of family hearth. One piece steadies the listener with the image of a father returning from a long day, sharing laughter and play with his child, while another reminds us that the glitter of fame quickly fades against the steadfast glow of a smiling face at the kitchen table. Each stanza feels like a conversation with the heart, urging us to weigh the true worth of our pursuits.
Rendered in clear, melodic language, these verses invite listeners to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the enduring comfort of home. It’s an intimate listening experience for anyone who finds solace in the everyday miracles of family life.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (148K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Alicia Williams, Andrew Sly and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-06-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1881–1959
Known as the “People’s Poet,” he wrote warm, plainspoken verse about home, work, and everyday life that made him one of America’s most widely read poets in the early 20th century. Born in England and raised in Detroit, he built a huge newspaper following and later reached audiences through radio and television as well.
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