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John Mark's avatar

Wow! I love this poem and your thoughts on it. Especially the thoughts on an earned ending. The epiphany in these poems is sudden, so why shouldn’t the ending reflect that suddenness? It’s good to be reminded that often in life, the medicine we really need is found through attention and the quieting of the mind. The last two lines really get me. “More than enough”. All we have to do is be open to it, which can be difficult. I think that part of what draws me to reading poetry, which in some ways is new to me. Everyday, or sometimes more than once, I sit (or stand) with intention and bring my attention to some lines, that more often than not offer some clarity I can carry with me.

Thanks for these wonderful Sunday meditations I enjoy so much.

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Ronita Chattopadhyay's avatar

Beautifully written. It reminded me of Mary Oliver's poetry too. And these lines in particular from Praying - 'just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don't try to make them elaborate, this isn't a contest but the doorway into thanks, and a silence into which another voice may speak'.

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