
This modest volume gathers the poet’s lyrical reflections from her earliest girlhood sketches to the mature verses of her later years. Each piece emerged not from a plan to publish but from a moment of inspiration—whether gazing at a New Hampshire cliff, celebrating a temperance hall dedication, or responding to the clamor of liberty bells ringing for emancipation. The collection offers a window into a mind that turns ordinary scenes into meditations on nature, faith, and the human spirit.
The poems are marked by a calm, reverent tone that invites listeners to pause and contemplate. From the towering “Old Man of the Mountain” to tender musings on constancy and loss, the verses blend vivid imagery with a quietly soaring sense of hope. Listeners will find these works a soothing companion for moments of stillness, a gentle balm for weary hearts, and a reminder of the enduring power of simple, heartfelt expression.
Language
en
Duration
~48 minutes (46K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-11-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1821–1910
A 19th-century religious thinker and writer, she founded Christian Science and wrote Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, a book that became central to the movement. Her life blended spiritual conviction, controversy, and a determination to shape a new religious community.
View all books