Writing of poetry

Is anyone into poetry writing? I am currently trying to get some of my body of work published through an agent. As anyone knows, who has gotten into poetry, not many people read, let alone, buy books of poetry. Still, that genre calls me. My current models are Kathleen Norris (who spoke at the Week of Compassion banquet a week ago at the Assembly) and Mary Oliver. To me, they are the ultimate in connecting the natural world and the religious impulse. Any body else going the same direction?

Jim Coffman

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Permalink Reply by Rick Abbott on August 20, 2009 at 4:07pm

Yes!!!

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Permalink Reply by Rick Abbott on September 5, 2009 at 10:55am

I'll try to add one. A true story, from the orchard I work in. I'm still working on it, puntuation is tough on this one, be gentle...

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Permalink Reply by jim Coffman on September 5, 2009 at 2:55pm

Rick,

I like how you take a very small thing and notice. The first requirement of a poet, to see, to hear, to be present, then to describe. Very nice. Thanks.

Jim C

Here is one I finished (if a poem is ever finished) just two days ago.

THE TIME FOR STILLNESS COMES

It is September, already,
and leaves—here and there—
on the crabapple are fiery red,
red amidst the green, telling us
the truth about the fall,
causing some hearts to fail,
those who fantasized
summer forever.

The red is so beautiful,
and will, before long,
coax the green leaves
to follow. Do not be harsh
with the red leaves,
they are preparing us,
showing us how filled with grace
can be the days
from youth to stillness.

9-3-09