W.S. Merwin (1927-2019) is among my favorite poets. His poems reflect on life through nature and he retains a sense of awe and awareness. I'll want toW.S. Merwin (1927-2019) is among my favorite poets. His poems reflect on life through nature and he retains a sense of awe and awareness. I'll want to read these over, one by one, and let them sink into my soul and heart.
A good, grounding book for the times we live in....more
This is a good way to find/relive history. As far as I can tell only these three volumes were ever published (1994, 1995 and 1996). I'll list the chapThis is a good way to find/relive history. As far as I can tell only these three volumes were ever published (1994, 1995 and 1996). I'll list the chapter headings: arts and letters, television radio and film, science, animals, religion, the story of the year: election, the world, Washington (D.C.), America talking, and Enders. Some of those interviewed (* now deceased) were Wynton Marsalis, *Oscar Peterson an Itzhak Perlman, Julie Andrews, *Richard Harris, *Edward O. Wilson, *Sherwin Nuland, *Roger Tory Peterson, *John Shelby Spong, Newt Gingrich, *Warren Zimmerman, *John Chancellor, Calvin Trillin, *C. Edward Koop and (President) Jimmy Carter. This is why I find it interesting to my interest in history. You will not hear 2022 interviews with those starred. I only wish more years had been published. Maybe we should write NPR.....more
I am more a fan (a huge fan) of Alice Walker's prose than her poetry. That said, there are several poems in here that were true and touching, somewhatI am more a fan (a huge fan) of Alice Walker's prose than her poetry. That said, there are several poems in here that were true and touching, somewhat breathtaking as well.
EVEN SO Love, if it is love, never goes away. It is embedded in us, like seams of gold in the Earth, waiting for light, waiting to be struck. (copyright 2010 Alice Walker)
The illustrations alone would be reason enough to purchase the book. Shiloh McCloud has a gift for portraying woman and motion in ways that touch the heart. Included at the back is information on her and her project "The Palm of Her Hand Foundation." An index of poems is also in the back and a brief note from Alice. Their websites respectively are: and . Read also about Alice's projects with okarichildren.com.
I would recommend this book to readers of Alice's fiction and to those just discovering her or her poetry....more
This is the result of a "contest" luring amateur poets to submit poems for publication. Then they are asked to purchase the book in which they are selThis is the result of a "contest" luring amateur poets to submit poems for publication. Then they are asked to purchase the book in which they are selected. That said, there are some good poems in here. Not a lot, but some. And a few interesting poet profiles. I was gifted this, and so appreciate it....more
What's not to love about a Dr. Seuss story? These are those which had not been previously published except in magazines (ie., Redbook) back in the 195What's not to love about a Dr. Seuss story? These are those which had not been previously published except in magazines (ie., Redbook) back in the 1950s. The Seuss 'animals' are there though, teaching without preaching, giving all a good look at how we live our lives.
Of course, they are written for children (right?), but when the world is stressful and mean, Dr. Seuss is the go-to friend.
When is enough, enough? How many eyelashes should a bear have, and do they match over both eyes? Warning: do not feed more than recommended. Who would you take home for a steak dinner? How to clean a spot that won't go away. Career-planning. It's all here in this marvelous book.
Illustrations by Dr. Seuss are the original, and quickly recognizable as his imagination. What an imagination it is. ...more
I love poetry, and I loved some of these poems (especially the one by Mary Oliver, of course). Some of the "classics" like Yeats and Chaucer just arenI love poetry, and I loved some of these poems (especially the one by Mary Oliver, of course). Some of the "classics" like Yeats and Chaucer just aren't my cup of tea. But I bought this book to give to my friend who is a birdwatcher. I think she may like it. It's even better I imagine if you can read the bird's name, or about his call, and actually picture/hear that in your mind. Don't look for wonderful artwork beyond the dust jacket (which is beautiful by Barbara de Wilde); they missed a wonderful opportunity there....more
What a wonderful book. The story is told in poetry, but has a beginning and an end. Only illustration is the cover, which is lovely. A young girl has cWhat a wonderful book. The story is told in poetry, but has a beginning and an end. Only illustration is the cover, which is lovely. A young girl has constant daydreams. Her teacher and her mother keep calling her back. But the story has a good resolution. The story also deals with the parents' divorce. Her daydreams are wonderful, and any child would adore it (or future poet or writer). Highly recommended....more
The poetry in this was all right, but not captivating. I'd say it is more a YA book than the 8 and above it calls for, but I don't have children to juThe poetry in this was all right, but not captivating. I'd say it is more a YA book than the 8 and above it calls for, but I don't have children to judge that by. The illustrations by Stephen Alcorn are superb. Truly art and not children's illustrations only. There are also some poems by known (by me) poets such as Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, Carl Sandburg, and Gary Snyder; forty in all. The theme is America, as you might surmise. What I really liked, and the reason for the 4 stars, is each section of the country has a map and then a fact sheet. Included for each State is the Capitol, Nickname, Motto, Bird and Flower, Tree and Square Mileage with its rank in size, and the date admitted to the Union. Washington D.C. is included. An enjoyable book overall, and useful for me....more
I love Mary Oliver's poetry more than any other poet or writer. She relays that the world can be hard, but it is still beautiful, and that life can beI love Mary Oliver's poetry more than any other poet or writer. She relays that the world can be hard, but it is still beautiful, and that life can be painful but still is an awesome privilege, and that the mystery of God remains a mystery. She does this by focusing on the minute details of Nature and animals. Reading her poems, you will be aware of how much you are missing every day by not being present, as she was. (She knew Mindfulness before it was a thing.) Reading her poems, you will feel that you are walking with her in the woods, or sitting by Blackwater Pond. This is my second read, likely not my last. Treat yourself, especially after these recent events in the world....more
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