A Ritual To Read To Each Other Comments

Always say it never keep it your heart be try to yourself otherwise how will the other person know

To know someone closely is a bliss.

so I appeal to a voice, to something shadowy, a remote important region in all who talk: /// poignant writing

It is important to know each other, as much as we can. 'We read people', a person once said to me. That is true. It is not wise to fool people, even though we could do so. ' the darkness around us is deep'.

" Northwhitehead waits amidst research papers on energy & military recruitment posters" or the alternative- a ritual to read to each other.The choice is ours

" Northwhitehead waits amidst research papers on energy & military recruitment posters" or the alternative- a ritual to read to each other. the choice is ours

Robert Herrick

the person reading these poems doesn't do justice to these beautiful poems- her voice is without expression or modulation. Please............

the auditory version of this poem is abysmal. it lacks all depth feeling and if it is a person she should be banned and if a computer just drop the idea. it is ridiculous and abhorrent.

Deep, meaningful and open-hearted. How important (and rare) it is to say what we mean.

I used to know this poem by heart, then lost it for many years. Now re-found; happy.

I like to punch people named Nick in the face.

I really really like toytels...

When I grow up, I wanna be a super hero... Captain Hammer.

I find it interesting how this poet, William Stafford, looks like a drunk bad guy from a generic western film. I'm just stating an obvious opinion.

The last stanza is a summation of all of life. So beautifully said.So true.

It states to me that we know and yet say not what it is we know and leave ourselves marooned and lost. That we may miss our way or be influenced by what others say we should be. That when we awake we stay awake and be lucid and transparent. That we be clear with ourselves and then be clear to those around and stay true to our self, no matter what darkness prevails.

One of the truly great poems of all times. The theme of the individual, each individual as integral to the well-being of the community is stated so gently, yet with such power that it makes me shudder deep inside.