Denise Levertov compiled a small book of poetry gleaned from several of her numerous volumes of poetry. This small book The Stream & the Sapphire is a series of poems of faith and doubt, a record of Levertov's journey from agnosticism to one of faith. I highly recommend it for those who seek the contemplative in a modern context.
As we continue on our way toward Bethlehem, I offer a selection from this work to accompany us along the way...
" 'The Holy One, blessed be he, wanders again, ' said Jacob, 'He is wandering and looks for a place where he can rest.' "
Between the pages
a wren's feather
to mark what passage?
Blood, not dry,
beaded scarlet on dusty stones.
A look of wonder
barely perceived on a turning face --
what, who had they seen?
Traces.
Here's the cold inn,
the wanderer passed it by
searching once more
for a stable's warmth,
a birthplace.
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Images, words, wonders. We ponder them in our hearts
as Mary pondered all that the Angel had revealed to her...
the majesty mysterium.
Catherine+
3 comments:
Oh I love this little book! (And it IS little, so it can be easily carried in a purse.)
Thank you for this poem!
I need to get ahold of this book as well. Anything that can be carried in a purse...
Thank you for telling me about that little book of poetry. I hadn't seen it before. It is a treasure.
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