
The selection opens with a meditation on a dome of many‑coloured glass, setting a tone of shimmering contemplation. Through vivid, musical language the poems move between reverent prayer, quiet night‑time rituals and the restless heart of a wandering poet. Each piece invites listeners to linger on the delicate balance of light and shadow.
Nature unfurls in lush scenes—golden apples of the Hesperides, blue‑crowned birds, and moonlit pines—while mythic and spiritual threads weave through the verses. The poet’s voice oscillates between yearning for divine grace and a tender celebration of ordinary moments, creating a tapestry that feels both timeless and intimately personal.
Listening to this collection feels like stepping into a garden lit by ever‑changing colour, where each poem offers a small altar of thought and feeling. The rhythms are gentle yet resonant, making the work a comforting companion for quiet evenings or moments of introspection.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (86K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by A. Light, Linda Bowser, and David Widger
Release date
2008-07-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1925
A bold American poet of the Imagist movement, she helped push modern poetry toward sharper images, freer rhythms, and a more conversational voice. Her work ranged from intimate lyric poems to ambitious longer pieces, and it won lasting recognition after her death with the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
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