Poems

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Poems

by Robert Bridges

EN·~34 minutes

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Description

A lyrical tapestry unfolds, inviting listeners to wander through quiet streams, blooming gardens, and the restless horizon of open seas. The verses blend gentle nostalgia with vivid natural imagery, offering moments of reflection on youthful dreams, fleeting love, and the hush of twilight. Each poem feels like a soft sigh, a whispered conversation with the world’s hidden corners, where water’s murmur and the rustle of leaves become confidants.

Interwoven with tender melancholy, the collection also flirts with passionate longing, exploring the ache of unspoken vows and the bittersweet beauty of a rose caught between bloom and wilt. The poet’s voice shifts from delicate reverence to bold curiosity, especially when contemplating distant ships and the promise of new horizons. Listeners will find a comforting rhythm that balances introspection with the awe of nature’s grandeur, making the anthology a soothing companion for quiet evenings or thoughtful journeys.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~34 minutes (32K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-01-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Bridges

Robert Bridges

1844–1930

A quiet, meticulous poet who became Britain’s Poet Laureate, he wrote with grace, musicality, and a deep love of language. His work ranges from lyrical poems and hymns to thoughtful writing on verse and pronunciation.

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