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Poems That Touch the Heart

by · 1941

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This anthology gathers inspirational poems meant to lift the spirit and speak to the heart. Its verses return again and again to familiar human concerns such as faith, hope, love and perseverance, arranged for readers who want something uplifting to return to. Written for a general audience, the collection offers short pieces that can be read quietly alone or aloud to others, a gentle companion for calm moments and for harder days.

Setting
1940s1940sMore like thisLess of this
Mood
inspirationalinspirationalMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 415 pages
Form
poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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