Poetry Friday
I go among trees and sit still.
All my stirring becomes quiet
around me like circles on water.
My tasks lie in their places
Where I left them, asleep like cattle
Then what I am afraid of comes.
I live for a while in its sight.
What I fear in it leaves it,
And the fear of it leaves me.
It sings, and I hear its song.
Wendell Berry
I look forward to your friday poetry slot each week – you never fail to choose a poem to inspire me each friday and this is no exception
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I love Poetry Friday!
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Great poem!
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Profound!
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I actually went for a walk among trees today inspired by this poem from Friday š
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Wow! What a terrific poem!
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Berry is one of my all time favorite poets
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This has given me real food for thought today – i am hiding away from a problem i don’t want to face – maybe it’s time to go into those woods and face it…
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Love Wendell Berry – thanks for sharing
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facing your fears and concerns and anxieties in a gentle way – beautiful advice
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This is such a terrific poem with a powerful message – thanks for sharing with us today,.
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You have introduced me to so many great poets for the first time – thank you so much!
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Another great choice of poem!
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Love this poem!
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Powerful poem
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Such a peaceful poem – there’s a real sense of calm to it. Thanks for introducing me to it!
And I love that it’s set in the trees – I don’t know why but there are lots of trees in my new work. Like guardians…
ax
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Gorgeous!!!
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Angela is right – there is a real sense of peace attached to this poem. I really enjoyed reading it.
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