Poems of Cheer
Uplifting Verses of Hope and Encouragement for Everyday InspirationBy Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Length1h 28m
About this audiobook
In "Poems of Cheer," Ella Wheeler Wilcox presents a vibrant collection of verses that celebrate optimism and the resilience of the human spirit. Written in a straightforward, lyrical style, the poems exude an uplifting tone, offering readers a soothing balm for the trials of life. Contextually, this work emerges from the late 19th century, a period marked by societal upheaval and the dawn of the modernist literary movement, wherein Wilcox's accessible language and heartfelt sentiments made her a voice of comfort against the backdrop of such changes. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, an influential American poet and author, was deeply influenced by the themes of personal empowerment and social change that characterized her era. Her own experiences with loss and joy imbued her writing with authenticity, reflecting her belief in the transformative power of positive thought. Wilcox's multifaceted background as a journalist, playwright, and public speaker provided her with the tools to engage a diverse audience, making her verses both relatable and impactful. "Poems of Cheer" is a refreshing read for anyone seeking encouragement in challenging times. Wilcox's ability to encapsulate hope within her poetry invites readers to find solace and inspiration. This collection is not only a testament to her literary prowess but also a timeless reminder of the power of positivity.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1LET THEM GO
35A GIRL’S FAITH
2FIVE KISSES
36TWO
3The Mother’s Kiss I
37SLIPPING AWAY
4The Betrothal II
38IS IT DONE?
5The Bridal Kiss III
39A LEAF
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6Domestic Bliss IV
40ÆSTHETIC
7Old Age V
41POEMS OF THE WEEK
8RETROSPECTION
42SUNDAY
9HELENA
43MONDAY
10NOTHING REMAINS
44TUESDAY
11COMRADES
45WEDNESDAY
12WHAT GAIN?
46THURSDAY
13TO THE WEST
47FRIDAY
14THE LAND OF CONTENT
48SATURDAY
15WARNING
49GHOSTS
16AFTER THE BATTLES ARE OVER
50FLEEING AWAY
17AND THEY ARE DUMB
51ALL MAD
18NIGHT
52HIDDEN GEMS
19ALL FOR ME
53BY-AND-BYE
20INTO SPACE
54OVER THE MAY HILL
21THROUGH DIM EYES
55FOES
22THE PUNISHED
56FRIENDSHIP
23HALF FLEDGED
57TWO SAT DOWN
24THE YEAR
58BOUND AND FREE
25THE UNATTAINED
59AQUILEIA
26IN THE CROWD
60WISHES FOR A LITTLE GIRL
27LIFE AND I
61ROMNEY
28GUERDON
62MY HOME
29SNOWED UNDER
63TO MARRY OR NOT TO MARRY? A Girl’s Reverie
30“LEUDEMANNS-ON-THE-RIVER.”
64AN AFTERNOON
31LITTLE BLUE HOOD
65RIVER AND SEA
32NO SPRING
66WHAT HAPPENS?
33MIDSUMMER
67POSSESSION
34A REMINISCENCE
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