I’ve been pondering this poem the last few days, attempting to decipher it–in the sense that I’m not quite sure what Milosz really believes in the end. Thought you’d like a crack at it. “Religion Comes” Religion comes from our pity for humans They are too weak to live without divine protection. Too weak to […]
Gratitude Journal Winners and a Poem
Ta-da! We have the two winners of the Gratitude Journal! [May I say right now that those of you who didn’t win need to take it up with the three-year-old, as she was the Designated Chooser of the Folded-Up Pieces of Paper!] Ach. I wish I could give all of you journals to write your […]
I Want
“I want to give myself utterly as this maple that burned and burned for three days without stinting and then in two more dropped off every leaf…” excerpt from Jane Hirshfield’s “Lake and Maple” “I want to know if you belong or feel abandoned. If you know despair or can see it in others. I […]
Quietly, In the New Life
“Oceans” by Juan Ramon Jimenez I have a feeling that my boat has struck, down there in the depths, against a great thing. And nothing happens! Nothing . . . Silence . . . Waves . . . —- Nothing happens? Or has everything happened, and are we standing now, quietly, in the new life? […]
A Discovery
I’ve discovered another poet I love–David Whyte. Since I’ll run into copyright issues, should I include some of his poetry here, I’ll provide you with the links instead. They are perfect for anytime, but especially good for a Sunday afternoon read with tea and cookies. [Click on the poem titles to read.] Start with “Self-Portrait.” […]