Poems and quotes on the themes of presence and persistence: Increasing awareness and aliveness in the present moment, continuing to persist despite changing circumstances or emotional ups and downs, and exploring the intersectionality of time and the timeless. Featured poem: “For Those Who Have Far to Travel,” by Jan Richardson.
Readings & Links,Thursday, November 9, 2023
Readings:
"For Those Who Have Far to Travel," by Jan Richardson
https://paintedprayerbook.com/2011/12/31/epiphany-blessing-for-those-who-have-far-to-travel/
“Yasmeen” by Safia Elhillo https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/147159/yasmeen
"A Blessing for Presence" - John O'Donohue
https://ianwight.ca/presence-and-absence-john-odonohue/
"Poem" by e.e. cummings https://intrinsicheart.com/what-time-is-it-it-is-by-every-star/
"Blessing the Boats" by Lucille Clifton https://intrinsicheart.com/where-eternity-flows/
