For poems are not words after all, but fires for the cold, ropes let down to the lost, something as necessary as bread in the pockets of the hungry. ~Mary Oliver
Poetry never held my attention, until I discovered poets who really resonated with me: Kahlil Gibran, Hafiz, Rumi, Mary Oliver, John O'Donohue, and David Whyte to name just a few. A brief line of a poem can provoke insight better than a lengthy book.
There are several volumes of poems on my shelf, and in each collection there may be only one or two poems to my liking. In today's world, however, it is ever so easy to get on line and explore a variety of poets without spending a penny. This resource makes it exceedingly easier to choose a book of poetry that is best suited for your taste prior to purchasing.
Having a small book of poems by your bedside (allows for a calming of your mind at the end of the day), in the kitchen (a sense of renewal while heating up dinner), or even in the guest bathroom (a small reprieve in the midst of a busy day) comes in really handy!
During exploration, you will discover how a poet from another century can express your exact thoughts or feelings in our modern day. Their words make history come alive. Words strung together reach out to us over a span of time, connecting us in a very personal way.
Favorite poets or poems grow to be like old friends. The words can comfort, encourage and inspire. Who knows, there may be a poem resting within just waiting for you to jot it down!
Poetry never held my attention, until I discovered poets who really resonated with me: Kahlil Gibran, Hafiz, Rumi, Mary Oliver, John O'Donohue, and David Whyte to name just a few. A brief line of a poem can provoke insight better than a lengthy book.
There are several volumes of poems on my shelf, and in each collection there may be only one or two poems to my liking. In today's world, however, it is ever so easy to get on line and explore a variety of poets without spending a penny. This resource makes it exceedingly easier to choose a book of poetry that is best suited for your taste prior to purchasing.
Having a small book of poems by your bedside (allows for a calming of your mind at the end of the day), in the kitchen (a sense of renewal while heating up dinner), or even in the guest bathroom (a small reprieve in the midst of a busy day) comes in really handy!
During exploration, you will discover how a poet from another century can express your exact thoughts or feelings in our modern day. Their words make history come alive. Words strung together reach out to us over a span of time, connecting us in a very personal way.
Favorite poets or poems grow to be like old friends. The words can comfort, encourage and inspire. Who knows, there may be a poem resting within just waiting for you to jot it down!
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