One Day & Another: A Lyrical Eclogue

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One Day & Another: A Lyrical Eclogue

by Madison Julius Cawein

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

In this lyrical eclogue the narrator wanders through a world where mountains, moonlit valleys and humming insects become extensions of the inner self. The verses blend the rustle of leaves, the glow of a waning moon, and the scent of rain into a tapestry that feels both intimate and timeless. Each image—whether a violet bloom, a singing cricket, or a distant northern light—serves as a quiet portal to deeper reflections on longing and the rhythms of everyday life.

The second part shifts to a garden at dusk, where two voices meet in a gentle, teasing exchange of affection. Their conversation is woven with the same natural motifs, as moths flutter and whip‑poor‑wills call, framing a tender courtship that feels both playful and reverent. Listeners are invited to linger in the fragrant twilight, savoring the subtle dance of love and nature before the story moves beyond this blossoming encounter.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (82K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Release date

2010-07-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Madison Julius Cawein

Madison Julius Cawein

1865–1914

A Kentucky poet known for rich, musical verse, he built a reputation as a gifted writer of nature poetry at the turn of the 20th century. His work often blends close observation of the natural world with romance, myth, and a deep love of English literary tradition.

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