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Poetry, with its impossible-seeming combination of soft lens and precision, brings to our awareness that which might otherwise go unnoticed and unappreciated. May these poems open our hearts to the nuance and opportunity of each moment.

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Prince Ea – Dear Future Generations: Sorry

by Prince Ea
(April, 2015) An apology letter to future generations. "I think I speak for the rest…
Poetry

Small Gift

by Melissa Shaw-Smith
One small gift from the universe an unintended consequence benefiting the giver, taker one momentary…
Poetry

On the Shady Side

by Rabindranath Tagore
I lived on the shady side of the road and watched my neighbours' gardens across…
Poetry

As Kingfishers Catch Fire

by Gerard Manley Hopkins
As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame; As tumbled over rim in roundy wells Stones…
sunset beach woman
Poetry

Finisterre

by David Whyte
The road in the end taking the path the sun had taken, into the western…
Poetry

Santiago

by David Whyte
The road seen, then not seen, the hillside hiding then revealing the way you should…
road into the distance
Poetry

Camino

by David Whyte
The way forward, the way between things, the way already walked before you, the path…
Poetry

Another Spring

by Kenneth Rexroth
The seasons revolve and the years change With no assistance or supervision. The moon, without…
Poetry

Vacillation

by William Butler Yeats
I Between extremities Man runs his course; A brand, or flaming breath. Comes to destroy…
Poetry

Worms

by Carl Dennis
Aren't you glad at least that the earthworms Under the grass are ignorant, as they…
Poetry

Last Snow

by Richard Nowogrodzki
Ah, I think I see a few of the tricks now. It's easy not to…
Poetry

My Symphony

by William Ellery Channing
To live content with small means. To seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather…
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