All That Matters

audiobook

All That Matters

by Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

EN·~1 hours

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Description

A modest yet resonant collection of poems, this volume invites listeners into quiet moments of contemplation and heartfelt simplicity. The verses wander from the tender bond between mother and child to the solitary solace found among trees and streams, each stanza offering a gentle reminder of life’s quiet miracles. Themes of faith, loss, and the everyday grace of ordinary deeds weave together, creating a tapestry that feels both intimate and universally familiar.

Through spare language and vivid imagery, the poet explores how love endures beyond loss, how grief can deepen belief, and how nature’s call can heal a weary spirit. Readers are guided to pause, breathe, and hear the “whispering tree” or the “running brook” that beckon beyond the clamor of daily chores. The result is a comforting companion for anyone seeking quiet reflection on what truly matters.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (61K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-05-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

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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