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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

One of my favorites by Wendell Berry. Thank you, Phyllis! I had the privilege to create and teach a class on Wendell Berry at Southwest Minnesota State University. Great students, wonderful experience to share and explore Berry's writing.

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Ooh, I would have loved to be in that class of yours!

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One of my most soothing favorite poems to read over and over. I'm so grateful to live surrounded by the natural world.

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Amen.

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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

Also one of my favorites 🙏

Beautiful video…my tears flowed & chills 🕊

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Video can make us "hear" a poem even deeper!

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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

One of my favorite poems - but the visual adaptation and the sound of his voice buoyed my spirits today. Thank you.

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I'm there with you!

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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

I echo all above- one of my favorites and a guide-poem to making myself feel better!

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We all must be standing in a canyon, given all these echoes! 🤣

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Dec 9, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

This has long been one of my very favorite poems.

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It never gets old, does it?

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Dec 11, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

I am going back in time while clearing emails and was delighted to view this today! I love this poem and the animation was wonderful. Like so many poems, it really hits home and resonates with me. Worry over things and your kids and not wanting to worry and needing to forget all that worries you and finding those moments of peace in nature.....yes, Wendell, I totally get it. *SIGH*

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As for you, this is one of those poems that always strikes my true spot.

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