Why do goldfinches sing? Why do poets write poems? According to Oliver, “for sheer delight and gratitude.”
Tag Archives: Rainer Maria Rilke
Do You Have Time to Linger?
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A Shadow Falls, the Book Glows
As we enter a season of darkness, this Rilke poem reminds us to listen for the numinous.
On Friday 13 and Black Cats
A post on Friday 13 and black cats, with thoughts on Poe and a Rilke cat poem.
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Mary Magdalene as Jesus’s Lover
In Rilke’s “Pieta,” Mary Magdalene cradles the crucified Christ as a lover.
What Shines Now in the Dark of Night?
Rilke’s “Birth of Christ” emphasizes the simplicity of the moment.
Your Shadow Makes This Book Glow
Rilke’s “You Come and Go” finds different ways to imagine God.
Circling around God, the Primordial Tower
Rilke’s short but powerful “I live my life in widening circles” expands mind and spirit.
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Jesus: Like a Sage Resolved to His End
Rilke’s poem about da Vinci’s “Last Supper” helps us see the painting anew.
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