The Sad Years


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