A member of our group has passed along this truly lovely poem, by the late Jane Kenyon, former poet laureate of New Hampshire, who struggled from depression and died an untimely death from leukemia. Her poem, "Let Evening Come," is a beautiful prayer for acceptance, patience, and hope when darkness enters our lives.
Poetry - whether we're reading it or writing it ourselves - can help us express the otherwise wordless and inexpressible movements of our souls, and can put us in contact with the transcendent beauty that lies above and beyond all human experience, even depression. Quaker Elder Parker J. Palmer reflects in this essay on the power of poetry to be a light in the darkness that guides us to face the day with faith and hope.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Monday, June 1, 2015
Next Meeting: June 25!
My apologies for the long delay in posting! We have continued to meet, but I've been so busy I've neglected this blog!
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 25, 2015, in the St. Agnes Parish Center Fireplace Room, from 6:30-8:00pm. Hope to see you there!
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 25, 2015, in the St. Agnes Parish Center Fireplace Room, from 6:30-8:00pm. Hope to see you there!
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