After reading this holy, refreshing poem, you might feel inclined to join in the dance with St. Francis, on his path of inclusive, loving, and lovable foolishness. Continue reading
Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, was named the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States in 2019. Her beautiful, stirring poem invites us to open our minds and hearts to honour our shared heritage and common home. Continue reading
Caryl Ann Casbon’s dynamic and spirited poem will strike a chord with many of us. She vividly contrasts the distractions and worries of our modern age with the universe’s silent invitation to a better path. Continue reading
A poetic look at a midwinter morning, with the sun’s light in short supply. Glen Sorestad delightfully describes the rhythms of the seasons, everchanging yet oh-so familiar, and how they can stir up a spectrum of responses. Continue reading
Along with Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman is considered one of American’s most important poets. In this radiant poem he transcends patriotism, looking beyond America’s shores to remind us about the inherent beauty of all people. Continue reading
Sometimes a poetic mindset is more helpful than facts and figures in dealing with our fear of change. Rilke’s poem steers us to that steady, quiet place where anxieties transform into right action, and we find courage again. Continue reading
When are we ready for a glimpse of the eternal? Poet Dorothy Fletcher’s thought-provoking poem recounts an enlightening interaction with a child and the night sky. Continue reading
A poem by a Pullitzer Prize-winning poet, who vividly exhorts us to remember the lessons of history, and to reclaim our potential to change the future.
A poem by Parker Palmer, which came to him years ago while trudging despondently down a country road. It’s a poem that, over time, helped him find his way back to life. Continue reading
William Wordsworth’s wonderful ode to the city of London – with the charming back story of how the poem came to be written. Continue reading
