
Step into a dream‑filled valley where waterfalls sing and moonlit cedars sway, and let the verse carry you through a landscape of echoing fountains, glittering rock faces, and fragrant blossoms. The poet’s voice weaves together the roar of mountain torrents and the hush of night, creating a tapestry of sound that feels both wild and intimate. As the narrator wanders the scented paths, a mysterious youth in a poppy‑red robe appears, awakening a cascade of longing and music.
The poem unfolds as a dialogue between the narrator’s harp and the sleeper’s yearning, each line a trembling chord that hints at love, loss, and the power of a single melody to stir the soul. Vivid images of crimson granite, silver moonlight, and fragrant arches invite listeners to linger in a realm where nature and feeling merge, while the youthful figure’s desperate cries echo the timeless tension between creation and despair. This lyrical journey promises an immersive experience, inviting you to hear the triumph and turmoil that music can evoke.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (86K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-09-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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