by R. F. Murray
About this book
Wasted Day by R. F. Murray arrives as a quietly luminous companion, a collection of Victorian poetry that turns small moments into lasting reflections. Murray — an American-born poet who spent his life in Scotland — writes with a delicate lyricism that balances melancholy and wit, exploring longing, creative striving, and the gentle ache of unfulfilled ambition.
These poems move through coastal afternoons, university lanes, and private rooms where memory and nature converse. Themes of transience, friendship, and the tension between public success and private contentment recur with graceful restraint, rooted in the late-Victorian sensibility and sharpened by Murray’s keen ear for rhythm and detail. The language is compact and musical: elegiac lines that reward slow listening and attentive thought.
Perfect for fans of poetry and literary audiobooks, Wasted Day is ideal for listeners who savor contemplative verse, historical atmosphere, and intimate narration. Whether you’re discovering Murray for the first time or returning to Victorian lyricism, this audiobook offers a quiet, unforgettable journey through the moods of a singular poetic voice.
