Poems for Your Weekend
PoetryRx: poems for those who don't "get" poetry
Dear Friends,
This week, I solicited prescriptions for those who say they don’t “get” poetry. You’ve no doubt come across such symptomatic cases. Luckily, this is an entirely treatable condition.
There are familiar classics in the selection below, including Mary Oliver’s “Wild Geese” and Maggie Smith’s “Good Bones.” But I was pleased to discover several excellent new poems among the suggestions and was sure to include those too.
There’s something here for everyone. And, now, we have a small anthology of offerings at hand for the next time we encounter a poetry skeptic.
As always, let me know your favorites.
xM
Famous was my 2nd favorite. It is a reminder of the only kid of fame that really matters.
But I would be lying if I said that the poem for young poets did not strike me with such a force as to take the very words from my mouth. As a young poet myself, my writing consists of sitting at my computer searching for the courage to say what I feel how I feel like saying it. Such a struggle it is.
This poem was like the permission I didn’t know I needed. A million thank yous would never adequately express my gratitude!
Such a lovely selection! I loved Happiness, about the two boys, capturing such a delicate moment....Such a great way to start the day, reading these poems, an invitation to seeing what is really important.... thank you!