Thanks for these thoughts, Tyler! They hit home, since I’ve been convicted of some of these things lately and am trying to sort through that very concept.
Thanks for saying so, Christina. It's quite the challenge to not impose oneself on the world. It occurs to me my tendency is, in a way, to enter the conversation of the world speaking, instead of listening first and learning. I think that's the mindset I'm trying to work against in this piece.
Tyler, your post title "How to Slow" captured the heart of your words so well.... Not, "How to Slow Down" but simply how to slow.... Being intentional and aware are the best beginning for sure and made for a lovely reflection. I particularly like the last line, 'break open like the even.'
this is particularly beautiful - fed my mind and made me come to a stop - and I'm particularly fond of poems in which we self-address our souls like the Psalmists, so thank you
“mark the whirling earth who bears
still waters”
Love this line
Thanks!
Thanks for these thoughts, Tyler! They hit home, since I’ve been convicted of some of these things lately and am trying to sort through that very concept.
Thanks for saying so, Christina. It's quite the challenge to not impose oneself on the world. It occurs to me my tendency is, in a way, to enter the conversation of the world speaking, instead of listening first and learning. I think that's the mindset I'm trying to work against in this piece.
Thanks for reading and engaging!
Well put, Tyler. Listening is always harder to do than speaking, for me as well. Thanks for the encouragement to listen to receive more!
I love this, Tyler. Thank you.
Thanks for saying so, R. Michael!
Tyler, your post title "How to Slow" captured the heart of your words so well.... Not, "How to Slow Down" but simply how to slow.... Being intentional and aware are the best beginning for sure and made for a lovely reflection. I particularly like the last line, 'break open like the even.'
Thanks, Jody! Well put: "Being intentional and aware are the best beginning."
Beautiful...
Thank you, thank you for this. I especially loved this line: "mark the whirling earth who bears
still waters."
Thanks, Lindsey!
I appreciate what you say about ‘fracking’ a poem rather than giving it the time it needs to emerge. Well said.
Thanks, Angela! I’m glad to hear that resonated.
"Let there be night, my restless soul." - strikes at the heart of my struggle. Good words.
"and ember down with our chariot star.
Let there be night, my restless soul.
Break open like the even."
this is particularly beautiful - fed my mind and made me come to a stop - and I'm particularly fond of poems in which we self-address our souls like the Psalmists, so thank you
Thanks for that, Claire. I’m glad to hear this resonated!
This is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much, Cassie. Glad you enjoyed this!