On this darkening, pre-winter afternoon, Libby, Joanie, Mary Lib, Paige, Saran, Sheri, Zanna, Margie and Annie gathered (via our friend Zoom) to recite selected poems. We missed you Maddy.
Each of us chose two poems to read. The poetry covered the spectrum from somewhat dark to whimsical, with a leaning toward nature poetry. No surprise from this group of outdoorsy women.
Here are a few lines from some of the poetry read; a taste of what was on our hearts and mind this day.
Joanie: She chose some of her original poetry
All you need to remember
All there ever is
Revealed by a flower opening.
Mary Lib: Original poem by Rick and Lucie, written for their curious grandson (inspired by Shel Siverstein)
Are you kind because you care about people?
Or do you care about people because you are kind?
Do you love your puppy because she is sweet?
Or is she sweet because you love her?
Margie: “Morning Poem” Mary Oliver
It is your nature to be happy
You will swim away along the soft trails
for hours,
With your imagination lighting everywhere.
Saran: “Barter” Sara Teasdale
Spend all you have for loveliness,
Buy it and never count the cost;
For one white singing hour of peace
Count many a year of strife well lost.
Libby: “Light Rain” Annie Lighthart
I take a spider outside in a glass
And kneel in almost invisible rain until
it climbs into the grass and is gone.
Sheri: “November” Mary Oliver
Through the window
we could see
how far it was to the gates of April.
Annie: “Woolworths” Mark Irwin
Maybe you’re retired, on Social Security,
And came here for the Turkey Dinner or
the Liver and Onions.
Or just to stare into a black circle
of coffee to get warm.
Thank you for your contributions, friends. We will meet again in 2021, hopefully with renewed optimism for good health and peace across the world.
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