“Joy actually isn’t just a magic trick; it’s part of paying attention, part of a certain commitment we can make to lived experience. You have to hold onto joy, and wonder, and attention, and permission, and generosity, and you have to let so much else go.” ❤️
Thank you for this post which includes Denise Levertov's "On Being."
Denise Levertov read her poetry at University of Washington many years ago. It was my good fortune to be there. Still have the drawing I made, from my seat many rows back, of her reading at a podium.
I'm looking through your archives today. Grateful.
Thank you as always for sharing. I also unfortunately worked at that kind of charter school for a year.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this poem, Devin. Clear and lovely.
Devin, what a beautiful post. Thank you for this.
“Joy actually isn’t just a magic trick; it’s part of paying attention, part of a certain commitment we can make to lived experience. You have to hold onto joy, and wonder, and attention, and permission, and generosity, and you have to let so much else go.” ❤️
Thank you for this post which includes Denise Levertov's "On Being."
Denise Levertov read her poetry at University of Washington many years ago. It was my good fortune to be there. Still have the drawing I made, from my seat many rows back, of her reading at a podium.
I'm looking through your archives today. Grateful.