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  Inscription for an Old Bed

  William Morris

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Inscription for an Old Bed by William Morris. This was the Weekly Poetry project for June 20th, 2010.

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  Asleep in Spring's Embrace

  Kate Cassia

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  "For the child enduring a long winter of the heart, here is Spring’s gentlest whisper." 
  Winter felt endless, and the world outside seemed painted in shades of cold gray. For the child hiding behind the heavy curtains, stepping out felt like an impossible journey. But Spring doesn't knock loudly; it whispers. 
  From the quiet cracking of the frozen earth to the "ticklish" touch of the warm breeze, and the sudden, joyous explosion of yellow flowers, Asleep in Spring's Embrace follows the tender journey of a child learning to trust the world again. Through the soothing rhythm of nature, the protagonist discovers that the warmth they were searching for was waiting right outside the window.

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  The Bright Afters

  Sadie McCarney

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  When a gay teenager is mercilessly stabbed in a high school bathroom in West Nowhere, Nova Scotia, the surrounding community is sent into a tailspin. While Colton fights for his life in a hospital room at West Nowhere General, everyone from a school janitor to the boy’s abusive stepfather overflows with emotion in the form of verse monologues, unburdening themselves of their feelings. 
  		 
  The Bright Afters is a poetic container for the pain endured by the town and surrounding area — and sometimes, their confessions. The voices we hear from include the sympathetic (a favorite teacher) and the arresting (the kid who stabbed Colton). As Colton recovers, his powder keg sister Christine and his escapist best friend, Annie, have the most to lose from the act that almost killed him — and the most to gain from coming to a new understanding about the senseless violence. 
  		 
  Told from a variety of perspectives, The Bright Afters seeks to interrogate collective and individual trauma, queer belonging, and the ways in which a place sculpts the people it produces. Its individual poems take their names from Broadway shows, containing all of the community’s fraught hope for a positive “big finish” to the story.

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  Rime of the Ancient Mariner

  Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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  Step aboard the ship of imagination with 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Unabridged Version)', Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic tale of sin, penance, and the awe-inspiring power of the natural world. This audiobook rendition perfectly encapsulates the haunting beauty of Coleridge's masterpiece, making it an unmissable auditory experience.Delivered in a crisp, clear voice that captures the rhythmic beauty of Coleridge's original verse, this audiobook stays loyal to the timeless text, bringing each poignant line and dramatic scene to life. As the ancient mariner recounts his chilling tale of an ill-fated sea voyage, listeners will be drawn into a world of mariners, albatrosses, ghostly specters, and the relentless sea.Perfect for both lovers of classic poetry and those new to Coleridge's work, this audiobook offers a captivating way to experience one of the most influential poems in English literature. So, whether you're revisiting this iconic tale or hearing it for the first time, 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Unabridged Version)' will leave you spellbound by its evocative power and lyrical charm.

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  The Raven

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Step into the shadowed chamber of grief and longing in The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe's most celebrated and haunting poem. First published in 1845, this timeless masterpiece of gothic literature explores the fragile boundary between memory and madness, love and despair, reason and the supernatural.
  
  On a bleak December night, a solitary scholar sits alone, mourning the loss of his beloved Lenore. As he attempts to distract himself with old books and fading embers, a mysterious tapping at his chamber door disrupts the silence. What begins as a faint sound soon becomes an unforgettable encounter when a dark, stately raven enters and perches above his door—an uninvited guest who utters only a single, chilling word: "Nevermore."
  
  With each question the grieving narrator asks, the raven's refrain deepens his anguish. Is the bird merely a mindless creature repeating what it has learned? Or is it a supernatural messenger sent to torment him with the permanence of his loss? As the night stretches on, hope dissolves into obsession. The scholar's fragile composure unravels, and readers are drawn into a psychological descent where sorrow transforms into despair.
  
  Poe's masterful use of rhythm, repetition, and musical language creates a hypnotic atmosphere that lingers long after the final line. The poem's intricate structure and haunting refrain mirror the narrator's spiraling thoughts, building an emotional intensity that is both beautiful and devastating. Through vivid imagery and rich symbolism, The Raven captures the universal pain of lost love and the terrifying power of memory.
  
  More than a poem, The Raven is an experience—an immersion into the human soul at its most vulnerable. Its themes of grief, longing, isolation, and the search for meaning continue to resonate with readers across generations. The mysterious raven itself has become one of literature's most iconic figures, symbolizing both unrelenting sorrow and the shadowy depths of the mind.
  
  Darkly lyrical, emotionally charged, and unforgettable, The Raven stands as a cornerstone of gothic poetry and a testament to Poe's genius. Whether encountered for the first time or revisited anew, this classic work invites readers to listen closely in the quiet of the night—where a single whispered word can echo forever.

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  Starseed Awaken The World

  Justin Wesenberg

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  Starseed is a channeled poetry book about the global starseed awakening happening at this time. 
  This poetry book is for those who are ready to connect to their galactic lineage, and our place among the stars. 
  It's time to awaken 
  The starseeds in bloom 
  To discover the truth 
  They will be home soon 
  To uncover the wisdom 
  In the galactic skies 
  To peer through the chaos 
  And all the lies 
  That keep humanity 
  Stuck in delusion 
  Wandering through 
  All the confusion 
  About who they are 
  And the nature of the soul 
  Dividing themselves 
  From what it means to be whole 
  We have come 
  To share the grace 
  To activate humanity 
  As a Galactic Star Race 
  This channeled poetry book was inspired by all the star brothers and sisters working to elevate the consciousness of the planet. 
  If you’re a starseed going through a massive spiritual awakening, allow Starseed Awaken The World to help you step into your purpose and power, to awaken yourself and others!

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