Cross Roads
by OpenStories
Original author: Margaret E. Sangster
"Cross Roads" by Margaret E. Sangster is a collection of poetry likely written during the early 20th century. The work consists of various verses that explore themes of love, nature, memory, and the human experience, blending personal reflection with broader societal observations. The opening of the book provides a glimpse into Sangster's poetic style and thematic focus. The preface sets a tone of warmth and nostalgia, where candlelight evokes a sense of comfort and intimacy, establishing a contrast between the simplicity of life and its complexities. In the subsequent poems, such as "Wood Magic" and "Waterin' the Horses," the imagery brings to life peaceful pastoral scenes, highlighting a yearning for the tranquility of nature in opposition to urban life's hustle and bustle. Throughout these verses, there are recurring motifs of love, longing, and the connection to the natural world, framing a narrative that resonates with personal and communal memories.
Cross Roads, by Margaret E. Sangster. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #2487.
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21 Chapters
- 1.Preface172 words
- 2.Preface544 words
- 3.Chapter I: The Caveman188 words
- 4.Chapter II: The Pioneer154 words
- 5.Chapter III: The Farmer3,194 words
- 6.Chapter I: The Violin-Maker206 words
- 7.Chapter II: The Park Band214 words
- 8.Chapter III: The Organ Man1,305 words
- 9.Chapter II: Poppy Land181 words
- 10.Chapter I: Dreamed Your Face2,368 words
- 11.Chapter I: Know How Mary Felt, There in the Hay,3,297 words
- 12.Chapter V: Moon-Glow2,976 words
- 13.Chapter VI: The Waking996 words
- 14.Chapter I: After Peace96 words
- 15.Chapter II: The Rue De La Paix--(a Street of Jewels)145 words
- 16.Chapter III: The Flower Wagons184 words
- 17.Chapter IV: Across the Years161 words
- 18.Chapter V: Sunlight103 words
- 19.Chapter VI: The Latin Quarter--After211 words
- 20.Chapter VII: Notre Dame259 words
- 21.Chapter VIII: Sunday Morning1,754 words