Loved this post. I never understood poetry until I read Madeleine L'Engle. And then her words changed me. John O'Donohue and Mary Oliver are such good companions too! As is Jan Richardson (she got me through the pandemic).
"An exhale ... a room that's just the right size." What a gorgeous way to describe a stanza of poetry. This message has inspired me to dig up some poetry this weekend. Ps. I'm on the look out for a well-crafted, do-si-do poem.
Bukowski. Just kidding! It's the book of Psalms. It's song lyrics to Sade and 80's pop music. It's the funny spot-on honest phrases said by my son who has autism. I don't read much standard poetry right now. But I'm ready for a reading list!
Love this Megan!! You could try Poetry Unbound- it has such a wide variety, could give you a way in. Or if you like nature, I find Mary Oliver to be accessible too.
In no way do I think you are "too big for your britches" but I would still like to put in a formal request for permission to read an excerpt of your journals.
Loved this post. I never understood poetry until I read Madeleine L'Engle. And then her words changed me. John O'Donohue and Mary Oliver are such good companions too! As is Jan Richardson (she got me through the pandemic).
So interesting! Love the thought of companions. Need to check out Jan Richardson. Any pieces or books that I should start with?
I love "The Cure for Sorrow."
Thanks! Love a good recommendation.
"An exhale ... a room that's just the right size." What a gorgeous way to describe a stanza of poetry. This message has inspired me to dig up some poetry this weekend. Ps. I'm on the look out for a well-crafted, do-si-do poem.
haha---I will get to work on that stat! What's your favorite poetry?
Bukowski. Just kidding! It's the book of Psalms. It's song lyrics to Sade and 80's pop music. It's the funny spot-on honest phrases said by my son who has autism. I don't read much standard poetry right now. But I'm ready for a reading list!
Love this Megan!! You could try Poetry Unbound- it has such a wide variety, could give you a way in. Or if you like nature, I find Mary Oliver to be accessible too.
Thanks, Jackie!
In no way do I think you are "too big for your britches" but I would still like to put in a formal request for permission to read an excerpt of your journals.
Perhaps we need to bring back the word britches---I will see what I can do about the journals.
Mary Oliver’s “Terns” makes me feel something between caught and seen every time I read it. And, yes, you should definitely try Tango.
ooh, I don't know if I know that one. Thank you. And it may just be tango next ;)