The Grace Of Nature (2)

Sep 22, 2013 14:13

I dream of a quiet man
who explains nothing and defends
nothing, but only knows
where the rarest wildflowers
are blooming, and who goes
where they are and stands still
and finds that he is smiling
and not by his own will.

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sacred poetry, water, wendell berry, rock, nature mysticism

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bardcat September 22 2013, 20:11:09 UTC
Quite a beautiful essay my friend!

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amaebi September 25 2013, 11:27:10 UTC
...you really are working on being a quiet man! I hope all is well.

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bobby1933 September 25 2013, 18:57:22 UTC
We are struggling, but struggling toward breath, mobility, and health. Definitely not ready for hospice!

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amaebi September 25 2013, 19:07:21 UTC
God bless your work and your rest, your breathing in and breathing out, your movement and your stillness.

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