Poetry Friday
More than Mundane If the mundane is –all there is– then I cannot ask the big questions. The one about meaning or What are we here for? or Where do I go when I die?… Continue reading
More than Mundane If the mundane is –all there is– then I cannot ask the big questions. The one about meaning or What are we here for? or Where do I go when I die?… Continue reading
Silence You see the human heart can’t live with Constant sound or noise. It needs silence in order to heal itself. The only two things that are ultimately required for spiritual homecoming are… Continue reading
Today, 4 February marks World Cancer Day. Each year on this date across the world people come together to show support, raise our collective voice, take personal action and press our governments to… Continue reading
Gratitude What did you notice? The dew snail; the low-flying sparrow; the bat, on the wind, in the dark; big-chested geese, in the V of sleekest performance; the soft toad, patient in the… Continue reading
We lost one of my most beloved poets yesterday. The incomparable Mary Oliver. Since I first started sharing poems here, she is the poet I return to again and again. Her poems are… Continue reading
A diagnosis of cancer is a profound disruption in our lives, leaving no area untouched. Cancer not only impacts our family life and our relationships but also our jobs and careers. I’ve been… Continue reading
Moments There are moments that cry out to be fulfilled. Like, telling someone you love them. Or giving your money away, all of it. Your heart is beating, isn’t it? You’re not in… Continue reading
This poem is my new mission statement for this community. May you always find a place of compassion, wisdom, and kindness here. A People Place If this is not a place where tears… Continue reading
Today, I have a most gorgeous poem for you; perfect for the start of a new year. It is written by the Irish poet, Brendan Kennelly, and in fact, it was a poem… Continue reading