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My brain’s a sand dune
My daughter recommended a book to me the other night, Charlie and Me by Mark Lowery, and it’s been a remarkable read. A book that’s just as suited for 10-14-year-olds as it is to 40-somethings like myself. I like the poetry woven throughout, and this “shape poem” called Sand Dune rung especially true.
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Feast on your life
Someone shared the poem Love After Love by Derek Wolcott with me recently, and I’ve been thinking about it a lot. I love how it invites the speaker to reconnect with themselves and celebrate their life. Suitable for reconciling both major life events or simply a new week. Power in verse.
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Two poems
Last week I learned about the great American poet Jack Gilbert and his celebrated poem A Brief for the Defense. I’ve since learned how well-known it is and for good reason.
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What I learned last week (#106)
Learned last week: I miss my kids before they’ve gone, the creative process is hell, projects versus tasks, and more!
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What I learned last week (#62)
Learned last week: The whisky walk, the power of the mind, we don’t teach concentration as exercise (but we should), how to be perfect, and more.
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What I learned last week (#52)
Learned last week: Giving thanks travels well, boiled water should not be wasted, another best books list, and more!
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What I learned last week (#28)
Learned last week: A giant of journalism, the beauty of The Alchemist, WeChat the operating system, and more.
Writing and drawings by Nick.
