Writing is important for getting to our truth, and in reading all of this, I see how one’s “truth” is also so often wrapped up in, revealed by, or mirrored in someone else’s truth. How many times has poetry or another form of writing given me words or deepened an understanding for some part of myself I hadn’t yet learned to express or define?
I’m very much looking forward to seeing everyone and exploring this more tomorrow.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful poems, Eric.
What you say here: 'How many times has poetry or another form of writing given me words or deepened an understanding for some part of myself I hadn’t yet learned to express or define?'
I love this idea of letting your truth find you, like a cat that finally wants attention when you’re doing something else.
Such a good metaphor, Mary. Thank you.🐾
Dear Sophie,
Thank you so much! This touches me deeply. Down to the bones.
I'd love to participate in the zoom tomorrow, but I have a family birthday gathering.
Thank you for the writing prompts!
Our personal truth and how it can show up and express itself... this is also a really big issue, the essence in fact, in the bodywork I practice.
Lovely to hear from you, Alex. I hope you have wonderful birthday celebrations.
My word, I just read the entire Rukeyser poem and am in awe. Just a few hours ago someone sent me two poems by her friend, American poet Howard Altman, and they fit perfectly with the Rukeyser poem. ( https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/room-unknown-soldier and https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/poem-kyiv )
Writing is important for getting to our truth, and in reading all of this, I see how one’s “truth” is also so often wrapped up in, revealed by, or mirrored in someone else’s truth. How many times has poetry or another form of writing given me words or deepened an understanding for some part of myself I hadn’t yet learned to express or define?
I’m very much looking forward to seeing everyone and exploring this more tomorrow.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful poems, Eric.
What you say here: 'How many times has poetry or another form of writing given me words or deepened an understanding for some part of myself I hadn’t yet learned to express or define?'
Yes. A thousand times, yes.
See you tomorrow! ✨💜