Poems for Your Weekend

Poetry Rx: staying in the present moment

Dear Friends,

It’s the first Friday of February, a month I love (true Aquarian over here), while others feel decidedly mixed. I admit that part of my appreciation for February comes from holding March—and the renewals of spring—in clear view.

But, we’re here now. So, today, a Poetry Rx for staying present.

Below the paywall, which I hate to use as it limits comments to paid subscribers only, you will find the link for tomorrow’s first Poetry Today workshop on revving writing momentum for 2024. Come prepared to look under the car hood, as it were, and to do some writing. I can’t wait to meet you all.

As always, I’d love to hear which poems spoke to you.

xM

by Mary Oliver

Trans. by Daniel Ladinsky