
The collection unfolds as a lyrical pilgrimage through woods, fields, and the shifting seasons, inviting listeners to linger beside ancient oaks and under starlit skies. Each poem treats nature as a living chorus, where reeds whisper of spring, birds stitch melodies into the air, and even the bare branches of winter speak of quiet anticipation. The verses balance tender observation with a subtle, timeless wonder, allowing the listener to feel the rustle of leaves and the distant echo of mythic voices.
Interwoven with personal reverence, the poet’s voice often turns inward, using the landscape as a mirror for larger reflections on love, destiny, and the fleeting sparkle of life. The language flows with vivid colors and textures—golden reeds, silvery trumpets of birds, the musk of moss—crafting a sensory tapestry that feels both intimate and expansive. As the seasons turn, the poems gently remind us that every barren twig holds the promise of renewal, encouraging a quiet gratitude for the world’s ever‑turning miracles.
Full title
The Poems of Madison Cawein, Volume 5 (of 5) Poems of meditation and of forest and field
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (124K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif 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
2018-10-12
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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