William Carlos Williams wrote that “It is difficult to get the news from poems yet men die miserably every day for lack of what is found there.” You would think, by now, we would have had enough of the news.
Wow this is such a beautiful read 🙏🏽 That Mary Oliver poem! The context in which you first read it and your response perfectly captures the profound power of poetry. Thank you for all the nuggets of wisdom you share - I feel so inspired to incorporate more poetry into my life
I agree. I read poetry after morning meditation. It slows time and expands my heart, helping me relate to the external world with more patience and compassion.
May 18, 2023·edited May 18, 2023Liked by Chris Cordry, LMFT
I remember actually writing poetry on scrap paper I'd snuck into my geometry workbook in class. The teacher used to praise my diligent work ethic as she could only see me scribbling away in the back of the room, but I was learning anything, except where my heart lie. I'd eventually go to her and say I didn't understand and then she'd explain it to me, convinced I was doing my best. I was. Just not with geometry. Does writing poetry count?
Wow this is such a beautiful read 🙏🏽 That Mary Oliver poem! The context in which you first read it and your response perfectly captures the profound power of poetry. Thank you for all the nuggets of wisdom you share - I feel so inspired to incorporate more poetry into my life
I love everything about this post 🙌
I agree. I read poetry after morning meditation. It slows time and expands my heart, helping me relate to the external world with more patience and compassion.
I love Wild Geese, by Mary Oliver.
Banger read. Loved this one, both the draft and final essay.
Invictus by William Ernest Henley is a great poem.
I remember actually writing poetry on scrap paper I'd snuck into my geometry workbook in class. The teacher used to praise my diligent work ethic as she could only see me scribbling away in the back of the room, but I was learning anything, except where my heart lie. I'd eventually go to her and say I didn't understand and then she'd explain it to me, convinced I was doing my best. I was. Just not with geometry. Does writing poetry count?