Vacation Verse

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Vacation Verse

by William M. (William Mackay) MacKeracher

EN·~25 minutes

Chapters

Description

A quietly confident poet invites listeners into a personal journey that began on a spring morning in Montreal’s Mount Royal Park. Through vivid, rhythmic descriptions of snow‑capped rocks, breezy streams and the city’s distant towers, the verses capture the thrill of a fresh ascent and the subtle dialogue between wilderness and urban life. The work feels like a heartfelt letter to a close friend, sharing moments of wonder that were first spoken aloud while wandering the valley’s fields.

Beyond the scenic stroll, the collection turns inward, pondering solitude, the fleeting nature of fame, and the timeless pull of thought. It weaves together reflections on ancient monuments, the quiet dignity of study, and the simple joy of a horse’s nervous steps through a sugar‑bush clearing. Listeners will find a lyrical meditation that blends natural beauty with philosophical insight, offering a gentle escape into a world where every line sings of curiosity and reverence.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~25 minutes (24K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2011-09-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William M. (William Mackay) MacKeracher

William M. (William Mackay) MacKeracher

1871–1913

A Canadian poet remembered for lyric, reflective verse, he published books including Verses of Feeling and Fancy and Sonnets and Other Verse before his death in 1913.

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