We read a wonderful collection of poems, many touching on the theme of Time: a calm acceptance of its passing; an urgent realization that our time here is finite; a kind reminder to be mindful of how we choose to spend our time; and the seasonality of our lives expressed through weather and harvest.
Thank you to those brave and generous friends who shared their own writing today!
It was also a joy to welcome new faces to our gathering!
We discussed next week’s theme: “Invitations”. Bring along poems to read, and if you feel inspired, write a poem based on that prompt.
A list of the poems we read
I’ve added some links where I could to the poems, poets or books if you would like to explore.
The World by Marie Howe from The Kingdom of Ordinary Time
Too Late by Carole Glasser Langille from Late in a Slow Time
The Art of Disappearing by Naomi Shihab Nye from Words Under the Words
Rain by Lauren Farina from Some Talk of Being Human
Ettrick by Lady John Scott (listen to Archie Fisher singing it)
A Short Slow Life by Elizabeth Bishop from Poems
The Solitary Reaper by William Wordsworth
The Sun Never Says by Hafiz (Hafez) from The Gift
Poetry reading & writing prompt for next week
Prompt/Theme: “Invitations”
When we meet again on Nov 23rd, bring along poems around the theme of Invitations. There is no obligation to write, but if you feel inspired, you are welcome to bring your poem to share at the next gathering.