volunteer_activism ADVICE Foundations for Writing Poetry
- Make a place to sit down and be quiet to focus on poetry.
- Depend on affection, reading, knowledge, and skill for inspiration and work.
volunteer_activism ADVICE Cultivate Patience and Doubt
- Cultivate patience as it connects time to eternity in your work.
- Doubt readers who like your poems to maintain humility and growth.
volunteer_activism ADVICE Stay Present and Avoid Distractions
- Breathe freely and avoid modern distractions like electric wires and screens.
- Communicate slowly and stay grounded in the sacredness of place.
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Get the appWendell Berry reads his poem “How to Be a Poet (to remind myself)”
Wendell Berry is a farmer, poet, and environmentalist who has published more than 40 books. He lives in Port Royal, Kentucky.
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