The Kings and Queens of England with Other Poems
Mary Ann H. T. Bigelow
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The Kings and Queens of England is a unique collection of poetry by Mary Ann H. T. Bigelow, where historical research meets lyrical expression. Through her verses, Bigelow brings to life the stories of England's monarchs, weaving together history and art in a way that invites readers to reflect on the legacies of these rulers.
This volume not only features poems dedicated to the kings and queens but also includes a variety of other works, including acrostics that celebrate friends and family. Bigelow's ability to blend personal sentiment with historical narrative offers a distinctive perspective on the past.
With its rich themes of heritage and identity, this collection serves as both an exploration of English history and a testament to the power of poetry. Listeners will find themselves immersed in a world where the past is not just remembered but vividly reimagined through the art of verse.
Chapitres
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| Dedication and Preface | 1:40 | Lu par Rachel | |
| The Kings and Queens of England | 11:12 | Lu par Rachel | |
| To my Daughter Elizabeth | 1:09 | Lu par Lily Marie | |
| Acrostic | 1:18 | Lu par Lily Marie | |
| The Evening of Life | 1:59 | Lu par Michael L | |
| An Acrostic | 1:07 | Lu par Lily Marie | |
| An Acrostic | 1:26 | Lu par Lily Marie | |
| Written upon Receiving a New Year's Gift | 0:49 | Lu par Michael L | |
| Lines to the Memory of Patrick Kelley | 1:48 | Lu par Lily Marie | |
| My S.S. Class | 2:47 | Lu par Lily Marie | |
| For my Grandsons, Eddy and Ally | 2:28 | Lu par Diana Schmidt | |
| For my Grand-Daughters, M. and L. - an Acrostic | 1:16 | Lu par Michael L | |
| For my Friend Mrs. R. | 4:44 | Lu par BettyB | |
| For my Niece Angeline | 3:04 | Lu par BettyB | |
| An Acrostic | 2:14 | Lu par Julia Niedermaier | |
| An Acrostic | 1:35 | Lu par Anusha Iyer | |
| She Slumbers Still | 2:17 | Lu par Jude | |
| To a Friend in the City | 3:58 | Lu par Liz Trollinger | |
| Reply | 5:03 | Lu par Julia Niedermaier | |
| Rejoinder to the foregoing Reply | 2:48 | Lu par Anusha Iyer | |
| To my Friend Mr. J. Ellis | 2:23 | Lu par Anusha Iyer | |
| A Pastoral | 2:51 | Lu par Octavia Rosko | |
| The Jessamine | 0:36 | Lu par BettyB | |
| For the Sabbath School Concert | 2:16 | Lu par Anusha Iyer | |
| Feed my Lambs | 1:51 | Lu par Michael L | |
| God is Love | 1:00 | Lu par Michael L | |
| To my Friend Mrs. Lloyd | 4:12 | Lu par BettyB | |
| Escape of the Israelites | 2:13 | Lu par Michael L | |
| Ordination Hymn | 1:24 | Lu par Lewis-James Mordieu | |
| Margaret's Remembrance of Lightfoot | 1:22 | Lu par Anusha Iyer | |
| The Clouds return after the Rain | 2:35 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| The Nocturnal Visit | 3:04 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| Sovereignty and Free Agency | 1:50 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| Autumn and Sunset | 1:39 | Lu par Ian King | |
| 'My times are in thy hand' | 1:21 | Lu par Michael L | |
| November | 1:57 | Lu par Jael Baldwin | |
| Winter | 3:29 | Lu par Jael Baldwin | |
| Life's Changes | 3:29 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| 'They will not frame their doings' | 1:39 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| 'Take no thought for the morrow' | 1:45 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| Reminiscences of the Departed | 2:03 | Lu par Kalynda | |
| 'Let me die the death of the righteous' | 4:04 | Lu par Mike Pelton | |
| The Great Physician | 4:00 | Lu par Mike Pelton | |
| To my Niece, Mrs. M.A. Caldwell | 2:15 | Lu par BettyB | |
| The Morning Drive, for my Daughter Margaret | 1:34 | Lu par Diana Schmidt | |
| Reply to a Toast | 0:55 | Lu par BettyB | |
| To Mr. C.R. | 2:37 | Lu par BettyB | |
| To my Missionary Friends | 2:33 | Lu par Mike Pelton | |
| To My Husband | 1:43 | Lu par Julia Niedermaier |