The Miracle, and Other Poems

"The Miracle, and Other Poems by Virna Sheard" is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century, likely around the 1910s. This compilation showcases the themes of love, nature, spirituality, and life’s fleeting moments. The poems reflect Sheard’s lyrical style, exploring deep emotional landscapes and experiences that resonate with the human condition. In "The Miracle" and the accompanying poems, Sheard delves into various facets of existence—from the poignant longing of Blind Bartimeus as he seeks healing and enlightenment to the transient beauty of summer days and seasons, symbolized through rich imagery and melodic verses. The poems often convey a sense of nostalgia while celebrating love and nature. From tender lullabies to reflections on the joy and sorrow of life, the individual poems create a tapestry of thoughts and feelings that evoke both personal and universal truths, inviting readers to contemplate their own experiences and emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Virginia Sheard was a Canadian poet and novelist. She also wrote under the name Stanton Sheard.