I read poetry journals, and sometimes may read a poem several times, before the language flows for me. The days vary. And I select different books from my collection over the week, and read a few poems by different authors. I think about place, and where the poets are from. So much in common.
memories
from long ago
books from the library
books I can buy
and keep on a shelf
afternoon sun
fills the lamp
on a file cabinet
my study
where I have
read and prayed
through many years
I may read
from a book read
during a difficult time
and now years
have gone by
and I read again
with gratitude
and hope for today
and tomorrow
sunrise . . .
some water
for the chrysanthemum
Published first here on August 30, 2020.
hedgerow #133, autumn 2020 – Caroline Skanne is the Editor.
Daily Haiku: February 16, 2021
Charlotte Digregorio’s Writer’s Blog
late August light
shines in the room
in a quiet way
small green leaves
in a little wind
reading poems
I have read before
new space
on a few shelves
donated books
I enjoyed creating a collection of books for Goodwill. History, memoirs, letters, biography, inspirational, novels, and poetry books were included. A book may belong to more than one category (history, biography, memoir).
Reading about another person’s journey can be a great encouragement. There may be a long time between books. I may read a poet and admire craft – and then the poet shares about many revisions. And sometimes the art is simply a gift. So this is a good time of reflection as well.
Now I am thinking about music, and small press books and poetry journals. For example, I have Christmas CDs by Amy Grant – maybe I will donate one CD. And I have more than one copy of some journals – perhaps received an extra copy as payment for work or a donation – and can share with others.
I began Large Print Poems in August 2020. Sometimes I reprint new poems from this site there. Three examples:
rest and reflections
books to read
and blessings to count
Summer in my soul
