This handsewn mini poetry book is made on Martha's Vineyard by local author and artist Ingrid Goff-Maidoff featuring Symphony, a poem by William E. Channing.
Tiny yet tremendous, this little treasure of a book fits in a pocket or purse, and is a beautiful addition to an altar or any thoughtful corner of home. It is sure to imbue the reader with awe, courage and inspiration.
Measures 1 1/2 inches by 2 inches.
Contents read:
"To live content with small means.
To seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion…
To be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich…
To study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly…
To listen to stars, birds, babes & sages with open heart…
To bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never…
In a word, to let the Spiritual, unbidden & unconscious,
grow up through the common…
This is to be my symphony."