
A modest yet resonant collection of verses, this book opens with a heartfelt plea for spiritual nourishment, using the simple image of an empty bowl to explore the tension between yearning and surrender. The poet’s language is direct, weaving prayerful introspection with a gentle reminder that openness allows the divine to flow in.
Later poems shift to more worldly concerns, offering encouragement to persevere through hardship, to trust in unseen guidance, and to find steadiness in everyday duties. A vivid tribute to the London “Bobby” captures the quiet heroism of the city’s police, portraying them as steadfast beacons amid fog and bustle, while another piece celebrates the creative spirit as a radiant, almost mythic force.
Throughout, the verses balance reverence with plainspoken optimism, inviting listeners to reflect on personal resilience, moral choice, and the quiet beauty found in ordinary moments.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (70K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1919
Beloved for her memorable lines on joy, sorrow, love, and resilience, this American poet reached a huge popular audience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her work combines plainspoken feeling with an upbeat, inspirational spirit that kept readers returning for generations.
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