The Sad Years
Dora Sigerson Shorter
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The Sad Years is a poignant collection of poems by Dora Sigerson Shorter, reflecting on the profound impact of the tumultuous years from 1914 to 1918. Through her evocative verses, Shorter captures the sorrow, loss, and resilience experienced during a time marked by global conflict.
Set against the backdrop of World War I, these poems delve into the emotional landscape of a generation grappling with the realities of war. Shorter’s work resonates with themes of grief, longing, and the search for hope amidst despair, offering listeners a deeply personal perspective on a shared historical experience.
With a lyrical style that combines both beauty and melancholy, The Sad Years stands out as a significant contribution to war poetry, inviting reflection on the human condition in times of strife. This collection is not just a chronicle of sorrow but also a testament to the enduring spirit of those who lived through these challenging years.
Chapters
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| Dora Sigerson, A Tribute and Some Memories, by Katherine Tynan | 7:21 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| Dora Sigerson, by C. P. Curran | 2:53 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Sad Years | 2:30 | Read by Lucretia B. | |
| Progress: 1914-1918 | 2:54 | Read by Ken Masters | |
| October 1915 | 1:30 | Read by Ken Masters | |
| The Question | 2:34 | Read by Ken Masters | |
| The Human Touch | 3:48 | Read by Ken Masters | |
| The Road of the Refugees | 2:44 | Read by Ken Masters | |
| Herod | 3:07 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Hour of Illness | 2:51 | Read by Carol | |
| To Bid Her Live | 2:04 | Read by Carol | |
| If You Should Pass | 1:45 | Read by Ian King | |
| The Two Prayers | 1:41 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| Mother | 1:24 | Read by KHand | |
| For He Had Great Possessions | 2:01 | Read by AnnaMarie Tokas | |
| The Sea-Mew | 1:22 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| Loves Me? Loves Me Not? | 2:00 | Read by Richard Carter | |
| The Swallow | 2:40 | Read by Carol | |
| The Secret | 1:05 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| I Want to Talk to Thee | 1:34 | Read by Richard Carter | |
| Comfort the Women | 3:52 | Read by Lucretia B. | |
| The Sinking Ship | 1:31 | Read by KHand | |
| Nora | 0:41 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Loiterer | 1:09 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Patchwork Quilt | 1:38 | Read by Carol | |
| Ourselves Alone | 1:58 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Prisoner | 2:00 | Read by Carol | |
| Sick I Am and Sorrowful | 2:26 | Read by Carol | |
| Home | 1:11 | Read by Carol | |
| I Saw Children Playing | 1:22 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| A Student's Song | 1:01 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Tree Uprooted | 1:40 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| Migratory Birds | 1:19 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Dead Soldier | 1:34 | Read by KHand | |
| A Fantasy | 0:59 | Read by KHand | |
| The Queen | 1:54 | Read by KHand | |
| The Sacred Fire | 1:10 | Read by AnnaMarie Tokas | |
| They Did Not See Thy Face | 1:18 | Read by KHand | |
| The Wreath | 1:11 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Defenders | 0:59 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| A Song for Evaleen | 2:55 | Read by Lucretia B. | |
| The Comforters | 1:18 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Black Horseman | 1:15 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| On the Other Side | 1:31 | Read by AnnaMarie Tokas | |
| The Palace Gate | 1:33 | Read by Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The House of Cards | 2:08 | Read by Richard Carter | |
| An Old Proverb | 3:15 | Read by KHand |