
This volume gathers the heartfelt verses and prose of a 19th‑century writer whose faith and love of creation intertwine on every page. Her words echo the biblical call to protect the vulnerable—both human and animal—while urging readers to reflect on kindness, mercy, and the quiet dignity of everyday life. The collection reads like a prayerful journal, offering moral guidance without sacrificing lyrical charm.
Among the pieces is a tender vignette about a small chicken named Pinky, whose sudden illness and recovery become a quiet meditation on compassion. The author describes the simple remedies she prepares, the long night spent cradling the bird, and the relief that follows, turning a domestic crisis into a spiritual lesson. Listeners will find in these pages a reminder that caring for the smallest creature can illuminate larger truths about mercy and hope.
Language
en
Duration
~47 minutes (45K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2009-06-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1814–1890
A self-taught poet and folk artist from Martha’s Vineyard, she turned a life of illness and isolation into vivid, deeply personal verse. Her poems about family, loss, and her beloved chickens have made her one of New England’s most memorable literary outsiders.
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