Poem: George Gray By Edgar Lee Masters

This audio features George Gray, a powerful poem from Edgar Lee Masters’ classic collection Spoon River Anthology. In this poem, the fictional George Gray reflects on a life spent waiting safely in the harbor, longing for deeper meaning, yet never quite setting sail. After the reading, I offer a short reflection with a few questions to help you contemplate the poem’s imagery in connection to your own life. If you enjoy reflective poetry and contemplative listening, you may also explore my other poetry recordings here on Insight Timer.