Poems

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Poems

by Cushag

EN·~58 minutes

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Description

In this lively collection, the poet weaves together the humble and the magical, turning ordinary meadow flowers into golden messengers that lift the spirit. The verses celebrate the quiet power of simple deeds, comparing them to shy weeds that bloom with fairy wings when darkness falls. Each stanza invites listeners to pause and feel the gentle glow of nature’s hidden generosity.

The book also captures the chatter of coastal dialects, from a child’s wonder at wandering lights to a crippled boy’s hopeful quest for a royal cure. Playful love scenes unfold in rustic kitchens, where humor and affection dance through misheard words and clumsy courtship. With a warm, conversational tone, the poems echo the rhythms of everyday life while hinting at deeper, timeless myths.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~58 minutes (56K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2019-06-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Cushag

Cushag

1852–1937

A lively voice in Manx literature, this poet and playwright wrote with warmth, humor, and a strong feeling for island life. Under the pen name Cushag, she helped keep local language and traditions vivid on the page.

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