Croft of Light

"Croft of Light" is a forum for poetry, photography, and philology (the love of language). With Emily Dickinson as a tutor, Dag Hammarskjold as a mentor, and Noah Webster as a teacher, I hope to express light through lyric verse. Many of the texts are psalms, meant for musical accompaniment. My style favors simplicity and sincerity. My voice can be comic or serious. My tone may be innocent or ironic. Some of the pieces are just for practice. Respectful responses and comments are welcome.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

DISTRICT PSALM

DISTRICT PSALM

Landscapes – pastures – footpaths – lakes –
Blessings of my solitude –
Scattering pre-August rain –
I will never be the same.

Who am I to bear this joy?
Who gave me this quiet voice?
Gathering pre-harvest grain
Whispered in Thy stainless name.

(30 July 2010, Edinburgh, Scotland)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Holy Oaky, I love this poem. It makes me want to go and visit Nature, just like Wordsworth does.; July 25, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Cynthia Hallen said...: You need to go on Study Abroad, and make sure that it includes The Lake District. You will visit the Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount.; July 28, 2012 at 6:54 PM

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

DISTRICT PSALM

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