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Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida

by George E. Merrick

Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida

Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida is a collection of George E. Merrick's poetry celebrating the natural beauty of Florida.

Source: Merrick, G. E. (1920). Songs of the wind on a southern shore, and other poems of florida. The Four Seas Publishing Co.

“Florida—The Treasure Land”
The author celebrates the colorful history of pirates in Florida.
“Moonlight in Old St. Augustine”
The moon cast an eery glow over the landscape of St. Augustine.
“Song of the Wind on a Southern Shore”
The wind off the Florida Shore touches every part of the landscape.
“A Grave in the Everglades”
The author imagines the life and hardships experienced by the deceased.
“The Royal Poinciana in Bloom”
A poinciana comes to full bloom under the Florida sky.
“Gulf Stream Phosphorescence”
Starlight reflects off the ocean.
“Where the Tradewind Blows, a Rover’s Song”
The traveler is drawn to the beauty of Florida.
“Lighthouses”
The lighthouse guides the way, remaining steady and sure.
“The Tamiami Trail”
The natural beauty of the Tamiami Trail is described.
The Eden Isle
The author marvels at the natural beauty of the Florida Landscape.
“Exiles”
The sparse number of maple trees are perceived as exiles in contrast to the jungles of cypress that surround them.
“My Sweetheart Bird”
The Florida Landscape changes as sunrise moves to sunset.
“Valentine to an Island Love”
The author's valentine to his wife.
“When the Groves Begin to Bear”
The author remembers his childhood in the orange groves.
“After the Hurricane”
The aftermath of a hurricane is described.
“The Defeat of the Frost King's Hordes”
The end of the Appalachian system in Northern Florida evokes the imagery of battle in the author's mind.
“My Treasure Ships”
The author describes his love for his wife.
“From the Old Dyke”
The author admires the ocean from Florida's Coast.
“Love Afar”
The night sky reminds the author of a distant love.
“Cypresses”
An ode to the Florida Cypress.
“Gulfstorm Song”
A gulf storm evokes memories of childhood.
“My Love is a Tourist”
The Florida Landscape changes as sunrise moves to sunset.
“The Cloud Mountains of Florida”
Nature and the movement of clouds at dusk ignite the author's imagination.
“Heir of Tropic Spring”
A celebration of Florida's tropic climate.
“The Song of the Whip–Poor–Will”
The Whip-Poor-Will sings a sad song throughout the night.
“The Ballad of the Angel Fish”
The adventures of the angel fish are imagined.
“Along the Indian River”
A child observes the many sites that adorn the Indian River.
“Clouds and Hopes”
Nature and the movement of clouds at dusk ignite the author's imagination.
“Golden Days on the Oklawaha”
The author admires the nature along the banks of the Oklawaha River.
“Returning Alone”
The author describes his love for his wife.
“The Coming of Tropical Night”
Sunset transforms the tropical landscape.
  • Year Published: 1920
  • Language: English
  • Country of Origin: United States of America
  • Readability:
    • Flesch–Kincaid Level: 7.2
  • Word Count: 9,787
  • Genre: Poetry
  • Keywords: florida stories, poetry
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