Adlestrop

"Adlestrop" is a poem written by Edward Thomas that has been recorded by LibriVox volunteers. The Weekly Poetry project for September 20th, 2009 featured 7 recordings of this poem. The poem captures a moment of stillness and tranquility in the English countryside at the Adlestrop railway station. Through Thomas' descriptive language, the reader is transported to this peaceful scene where birds chirp and a steam train passes by. This poem serves as a reminder to appreciate the beauty in the small moments of life and the natural world around us.