Observations of Life in Verse
Violet Harrington
Allow yourself to be inspired by Violet Harrington's enjoyable poetry which springs from a wealth of lived experiences read by this extraordinary person herself.
In this special audio version, Violet reads these poems herself at almost a 100 years of age and life experience with her unmistakable and charming East End accent. This makes this recording an absolutely unique experience to listen to time and time again.
From London's East End during the Blitz, to her life as a London fashion model, a wife, mother then a successful business woman in New Zealand and Australia, Violet's heartfelt poetry will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced the joys of life and love and the pains of motherhood and loss.
Readers might wish to read her companion autobiography to gain a deeper understanding of the background to these poems.
Duration - 42m.
Author - Violet Harrington.
Narrator - Violet Harrington.
Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Violet Harrington ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Allow yourself to be inspired by Violet Harrington's enjoyable poetry which springs from a wealth of lived experiences read by this extraordinary person herself. In this special audio version, Violet reads these poems herself at almost a 100 years of age and life experience with her unmistakable and charming East End accent. This makes this recording an absolutely unique experience to listen to time and time again. From London's East End during the Blitz, to her life as a London fashion model, a wife, mother then a successful business woman in New Zealand and Australia, Violet's heartfelt poetry will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced the joys of life and love and the pains of motherhood and loss. Readers might wish to read her companion autobiography to gain a deeper understanding of the background to these poems. Duration - 42m. Author - Violet Harrington. Narrator - Violet Harrington. Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Violet Harrington ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:32
Preface: Observations of life in verse
Duration:00:00:28
Our beloved 'Chang' (Animal lovers will understand)
Duration:00:01:33
It's Elvis!
Duration:00:01:24
It is too late!
Duration:00:00:52
My young love
Duration:00:01:08
For the parents of Paul
Duration:00:01:23
It's only Mum
Duration:00:01:02
For My Daughter
Duration:00:00:56
Alive again!
Duration:00:00:34
Be honest
Duration:00:00:58
Who's kidding who?
Duration:00:01:15
My Son
Duration:00:00:45
None so Blind!
Duration:00:01:05
At last
Duration:00:01:03
The Book
Duration:00:01:02
It happens!
Duration:00:01:03
My Wish
Duration:00:00:47
Christmas with Apologies
Duration:00:00:29
The Bride
Duration:00:01:40
And so it goes on
Duration:00:01:09
Condolences (in Memory of Jean 2nd March 2009)
Duration:00:01:34
Control
Duration:00:01:05
Old age is not for Cowards
Duration:00:01:20
Hooked!
Duration:00:00:49
Let them go!
Duration:00:01:03
My Daffodils
Duration:00:00:40
Candles
Duration:00:01:02
Believe
Duration:00:01:18
In love again
Duration:00:00:59
You never know
Duration:00:01:19
The play
Duration:00:00:47
Conditioned
Duration:00:01:33
Please don't shout
Duration:00:00:42
I am so sorry!
Duration:00:00:42
Tell me now
Duration:00:00:49
My grandad
Duration:00:01:29
Friendship
Duration:00:00:57
Tolerance
Duration:00:01:24
Please go!
Duration:00:00:56
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:32