Ramo de Flores

audiobook

Ramo de Flores

by João de Deus

PT·~1 hours

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Description

A lyrical journey opens with a mother’s trembling gaze as she watches her child on a towering wall, setting a tone of fragile devotion. The verses swirl between bustling crowds and solitary whispers, blending images of flowers, seas, and starlit skies into a mosaic of yearning. Through fragmented language the narrator invites listeners to feel the pulse of love that seems both boundless and unbearably intimate.

Soon, the voice turns toward an enigmatic beloved, describing eyes like gentle breezes and a presence that lingers like morning perfume. The poet’s yearning becomes a chant, pleading for the beloved’s return while the surrounding world—clouds, birds, and roses—mirrors his inner turmoil. Each stanza builds a delicate tension, as hope and despair dance together in a rhythm that feels both ancient and freshly spoken.

Listeners are drawn into a dreamlike tableau where reality and reverie blur, prompting reflection on love’s power. The lyrical structure and vivid images create an intimate soundscape that rewards careful listening. Without a conventional plot, it becomes a meditation on love’s endless echo across heart and time.

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Full title

Ramo de Flores acompanhado de varias criticas das Flores do Campo

Language

pt

Duration

~1 hours (87K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)

Release date

2008-03-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

João de Deus

João de Deus

1830–1896

A beloved Portuguese poet and educator, he is remembered not only for his gentle, lyrical verse but also for helping generations of children learn to read. His work joined literary grace with a deep concern for everyday life and education.

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