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.
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| Dora Sigerson, A Tribute and Some Memories, by Katherine Tynan | 7:21 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| Dora Sigerson, by C. P. Curran | 2:53 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Sad Years | 2:30 | Lu par Lucretia B. | |
| Progress: 1914-1918 | 2:54 | Lu par Ken Masters | |
| October 1915 | 1:30 | Lu par Ken Masters | |
| The Question | 2:34 | Lu par Ken Masters | |
| The Human Touch | 3:48 | Lu par Ken Masters | |
| The Road of the Refugees | 2:44 | Lu par Ken Masters | |
| Herod | 3:07 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Hour of Illness | 2:51 | Lu par Carol | |
| To Bid Her Live | 2:04 | Lu par Carol | |
| If You Should Pass | 1:45 | Lu par Ian King | |
| The Two Prayers | 1:41 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| Mother | 1:24 | Lu par KHand | |
| For He Had Great Possessions | 2:01 | Lu par AnnaMarie Tokas | |
| The Sea-Mew | 1:22 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| Loves Me? Loves Me Not? | 2:00 | Lu par Richard Carter | |
| The Swallow | 2:40 | Lu par Carol | |
| The Secret | 1:05 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| I Want to Talk to Thee | 1:34 | Lu par Richard Carter | |
| Comfort the Women | 3:52 | Lu par Lucretia B. | |
| The Sinking Ship | 1:31 | Lu par KHand | |
| Nora | 0:41 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Loiterer | 1:09 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Patchwork Quilt | 1:38 | Lu par Carol | |
| Ourselves Alone | 1:58 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Prisoner | 2:00 | Lu par Carol | |
| Sick I Am and Sorrowful | 2:26 | Lu par Carol | |
| Home | 1:11 | Lu par Carol | |
| I Saw Children Playing | 1:22 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| A Student's Song | 1:01 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Tree Uprooted | 1:40 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| Migratory Birds | 1:19 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Dead Soldier | 1:34 | Lu par KHand | |
| A Fantasy | 0:59 | Lu par KHand | |
| The Queen | 1:54 | Lu par KHand | |
| The Sacred Fire | 1:10 | Lu par AnnaMarie Tokas | |
| They Did Not See Thy Face | 1:18 | Lu par KHand | |
| The Wreath | 1:11 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Defenders | 0:59 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| A Song for Evaleen | 2:55 | Lu par Lucretia B. | |
| The Comforters | 1:18 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The Black Horseman | 1:15 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| On the Other Side | 1:31 | Lu par AnnaMarie Tokas | |
| The Palace Gate | 1:33 | Lu par Jeremiah Sutherland | |
| The House of Cards | 2:08 | Lu par Richard Carter | |
| An Old Proverb | 3:15 | Lu par KHand |