The Snowflake, and Other Poems
Exploring Nature, Love, and Human Emotions Through Poetic ImageryBy Arthur Weir
Length2h 1m
About this audiobook
In "The Snowflake, and Other Poems," Arthur Weir presents a richly textured collection that traverses the delicate nuances of human emotion and the natural world, inviting readers into a contemplative space where beauty and melancholy coexist. Weir employs a lyrical style characterized by vivid imagery and precise diction, effectively capturing transient moments that resonate within the broader themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Set against a backdrop of modern sensibilities, the collection engages with nature not merely as a setting but as an integral component of the emotional experience, reflecting the tenets of Romanticism while exhibiting a contemporary awareness of introspection and existential inquiry. Arthur Weir, a poet whose voice emerged from the late 20th-century literary landscape, draws on his background in environmental science and personal experiences to inform his poetic vision. His commitment to exploring the interplay between humanity and nature underscores a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of all life'Äîa perspective that resonates deeply in this collection. Weir's academic background and participation in various literary communities have enabled him to refine his craft, developing an authentic voice that connects with readers on multiple levels. This collection is highly recommended for those who appreciate poetry that invites introspection and emotional engagement. Weir's reflections on nature and the human condition will resonate with anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world around them. "The Snowflake, and Other Poems" serves not only as a source of aesthetic pleasure but also as a catalyst for personal reflection within the reader's own life.
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GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 1 min
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Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE SNOWFLAKE.
51WINTER IN THE SOUTH.
2THE MASQUE OF THE YEAR. (Time is discovered seated in the midst of a bevy of maidens, each of whom represents a month.)
52THE KINDERGARTEN.
3TIME.
53THE POET.
4JANUARY.
54GOLD TRESSES.
5FEBRUARY.
55EN ROUTE.
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6MARCH.
56AT DAWN.
7APRIL.
57MY STAR.
8MAY.
58TO A PICTURE.
9JUNE.
59THE POET AND HIS RHYMES.
10JULY.
60TO AN INFANT.
11AUGUST.
61TO SCOTLAND.
12SEPTEMBER.
62ROSINA VOKES.
13OCTOBER.
63A LITTLE MAID.
14NOVEMBER.
64SAMSON AND DELILAH.
15DECEMBER.
65MY LADY’S BONNET.
16THE NEW YEAR.
66FLOWERS AND FEARS.
17CHORUS OF MONTHS.
67THE ROSEBUD.
18THE MUSE AND THE PEN.
68NIL DESPERANDUM.
19THE BEAVER MEADOW.
69FLESH AND SPIRIT.
20VOYAGEUR SONG.
70IN CHURCH.
21DEDICATORY ODE.
71SUCCOR THE CHILDREN.
22ENTERING PORT.
72THE SUNSET LESSON.
23WILD FLOWERS.
73AS FROM THE NECTAR-LADEN LILY.
24DEDICATORY BALLAD.
74MUMMY THOUGHTS.
25TIMOR MORTIS CONTURBAT ME.
75TO CERTAIN NATURE POETS.
26ON NEW YEAR’S EVE.
76THE PATRIARCH’S DEATH.
27IN THE CLOSING HOURS.
77OH, WERE IT NOT.
28WHERE HEAVEN IS.
78FAREWELL.
29NEW YEAR’S EVE. Air—Belle Mahone.: REFRAIN.
79THE TIDE.
30PEGASUS.
80MY COMRADE.
31IT WOULD BE EASY TO BE GOOD.
81MY GIFT.
32THE LITTLE TROOPER.
82HAMLIN’S MILL.
33CUPID’S DISGUISES.
83A BALLADE OF JOY.: ENVOI.
34MUSIC.
84REMEMBRANCE. (From the German of Fredrich Matthison.)
35BABY’S STOCKING.
85THE GLOVE.
36MY DIVINITY.
86THE MAGIC BOW. (From the French of Charles Cros.)
37THE SLEEPING SOUL.
87AT THE SEASIDE.
38THE MOTHER.
88THE ORPHANS.
39PLUCK FLOWERS IN YOUTH.
89ALADDIN’S LAMP.
40O FOOLISH HEART.
90SONG.
41MY HEART’S A MERRY ROVER.
91QUATRAINS.
42THE CIGARETTE SMOKER.
92I.
43TAKE ME AS YOU FIND ME.
93II.
44AT THE TRYST.
94III.
45SONNETS IN CALIFORNIA.
95IV.
46ON A FLASK OF WATER.
96V.
47SPRING IN THE SOUTH.
97VI.
48A WINTER DAY.
98VII.
49In the Valley.
99VIII.
50THE POOL OF SANT’ OLINE. Sierra Madre, Cal.
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