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 | 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 |