
A restless chorus of verses greets the listener, inviting reflection on the tension between darkness and light that shapes every human heart. The poet weaves together meditations on fame, ambition, and the fleeting nature of glory, urging us to consider what truly endures when the applause fades. Through lyrical paradoxes, the work asks whether we are bound by our own doubts or capable of stepping into a brighter, more honest existence.
Interlaced with vivid images of ships, storms, and ancient myth, the poems explore the fragile line between triumph and tragedy. A haunting ballad of a white ship lost to the sea becomes a metaphor for pride and loss, while an envoy’s whispered question about love and war adds a tender, questioning voice. The collection balances stark realism with a lingering sense of wonder, reminding us that even in the deepest night, a promise of dawn may linger.
The final sections turn inward, contemplating the weight of memory, envy, and the fleeting comfort of simple fireside moments. By juxtaposing personal regret with universal themes, the verses create a space where listeners can hear their own inner dialogues reflected back. It is a contemplative journey that encourages quiet introspection without prescribing a single answer.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (70K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by A. Light, L. Bowser, and David Widger
Release date
2008-07-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1869–1935
A quiet but powerful voice in American poetry, this three-time Pulitzer Prize winner wrote memorable portraits of small-town lives, private struggles, and stubborn hope. His poems are plainspoken on the surface, but they carry real emotional depth.
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