I wish literature were explicated this way more often. Beautifully and wonderfully said. Every morning before dawn I drive by sleeping cattle in a Kentucky field near Mr. Berry. Now I will think of this as I do so.
Most wonderful..The sabbath bell doth call..From far and wide gather all..United in prayer stood tall..Submerged in tranquillity giving ones all..Forget now toil and woe , to the wayside let ot fall..
The connection one can feel to rivers is fascinating, especially when you think of how our ancestors viewed them as gods and goddesses. "I wander thro' each charter'd street, Near where the charter'd Thames does flow. And mark in every face I meet Marks of weakness, marks of woe." - William Blake, 'London' from Songs of Experience Have a pleasant walk sir, God bless.
Thank you, Malcolm, that was splendid! Thanks for introducing me to a new poet (and for adding another item to my 'birthday-present-suggestion' list!).
Once again, thank you. Wendell Berry's writing has had a special place in my life since I read his book donkey years ago: The Unsettling of America. Culture and Agriculture.
The idea that the visiting thing - "what I'm afraid of" - is not an animal, but rather some internal fear or anxiety - that's a powerful interpretation.
That was a wonderful lusten. I had just heard donations quote the first pen while it on a run in the woods. If so spoke to my heart, i loved hearing you read it and share your thoughts on the poem. And now I understand there are 30 years worth... bring on the sabbath.
I never appreciated Shabbat until later in life…the Creator knows the image of Himself in creation best! He rested Himself on the 7th day, and so should we. Great poem.
Enjoyed your reading, again I thank you for sharing Malcolm. This summarises my time whilst out walking and stopping for a while smoking my pipe. Kind regards from Scotland 🏴 Garry
I always imagined a black bear as what he is afraid of, but I’m always surprised he never mentions any black bear encounter every time I re-read the poem.
This poor soul needs to quit his tobacco habit, cleanup his room and get a haircut. Then he needs to spend more time reading and meditating on something more profound and original, namely the teachings of Christ.
To know all these cross references is to know the excitement of truth through connection. Thank you!
One of my favorites read by one of my favorites. Doesn't get better than this.
thanks!
I wish literature were explicated this way more often. Beautifully and wonderfully said. Every morning before dawn I drive by sleeping cattle in a Kentucky field near Mr. Berry. Now I will think of this as I do so.
thanks nice to hear from Kentucky!
Good to see you here of all places, Bubby! Love your content and now love it more because you’re also a fan of Berry and Guite!
Most wonderful..The sabbath bell doth call..From far and wide gather all..United in prayer stood tall..Submerged in tranquillity giving ones all..Forget now toil and woe , to the wayside let ot fall..
Enjoying a short Sabbath with a pipe, a dram of scotch while delighting in the poems you are reading. Thank you for sharing!
I'm so glad the algorithm recommended your channel to me! Such beautiful readings thank you!
Welcome!!
Thank you Malcom. I'm off for a long walk this evening through a wooded area and and along the Thames. I shall take these two poems with me.
The connection one can feel to rivers is fascinating, especially when you think of how our ancestors viewed them as gods and goddesses.
"I wander thro' each charter'd street,
Near where the charter'd Thames does flow.
And mark in every face I meet
Marks of weakness, marks of woe."
- William Blake, 'London' from Songs of Experience
Have a pleasant walk sir,
God bless.
Is it a snowy wood? Do you have miles to go?
Thank you for this respite from the fray. Wendell has been a poetic balm for many years.
Thank you, Malcolm! And I agree - Berry with a brilliant poet.
Thank you, Malcolm, that was splendid! Thanks for introducing me to a new poet (and for adding another item to my 'birthday-present-suggestion' list!).
I love Wendell Berry! His poems and writings speak deeply to me
Once again, thank you. Wendell Berry's writing has had a special place in my life since I read his book donkey years ago: The Unsettling of America. Culture and Agriculture.
Your sharing the works of Wendell Berry was inspiring, thank you.
Thank you Malcolm! I need to hear this beautiful and profound lesson 1,000 more times!
Thank you! I'm sitting outside, smoking my pipe on this Sunday afternoon and found this. Perfect...
Thank you so much for this, Malcom. Beautiful, I love Berry.
The idea that the visiting thing - "what I'm afraid of" - is not an animal, but rather some internal fear or anxiety - that's a powerful interpretation.
Thank you Malcom. Books to be added to my library for sure.
Hope you enjoy it!
I ❤️ this poet. I hadn’t heard of him before. Will definitely look into more.
Oh thank you thank you for sharing. What a lovely spell with you in the library! Wendell Berry is my favorite writer
That was a wonderful lusten. I had just heard donations quote the first pen while it on a run in the woods. If so spoke to my heart, i loved hearing you read it and share your thoughts on the poem. And now I understand there are 30 years worth... bring on the sabbath.
Thank you for this great reading and beautiful context provided
Thank you so much for sharing this today. You've blessed me. Again.
Wendell Berry is pretty fine, all right. And you do him justice beautifully.
Malcolm, brilliant thoughts on Wendell Berry’s Sabbath Poems, brilliant works themselves! I appreciate the invitation to be still.
Thank you so much for the work you do!
Thank you Malcom ... always good to come close to ‘The Peace of Wild Things’ ...
Wonderful! I'm going to have to get some of Wendell Berry's poetry for the next time I go for a walk through a wooded area.
I never appreciated Shabbat until later in life…the Creator knows the image of Himself in creation best! He rested Himself on the 7th day, and so should we.
Great poem.
thanks
Enjoyed your reading, again I thank you for sharing Malcolm. This summarises my time whilst out walking and stopping for a while smoking my pipe. Kind regards from Scotland 🏴 Garry
I always imagined a black bear as what he is afraid of, but I’m always surprised he never mentions any black bear encounter every time I re-read the poem.
Just love this! Thank you as always for beautiful insights. Hope you enjoyed the coffee recently.
yes, many thanks for that!
“Even in me the maker of all this returns in rest…”
Thank you! From nowhere, and suddenly I find this, or rather I am found, and remember.
3:55 I go among trees…
12:07 number 7 begins
What more would I want that's a hard thing to say
Your pretty cool
Are you thinking of an autobiography Malcolm?You have so much good to tell.
maybe some day
Are there any theological texts you plan on sharing in the future Malcolm? Your video on Andrewes a long while ago was very interesting.
yes, there will be some more, though of course these poems are, in their own way, theological texts
I consider myself a slim volume, that’s not so slim. 😂
yes indeed
Dear Malcom ... Out of curiosity, have you ever written any poems about the Blessed Ever Virgin Mary?
yes, I have written six so far
This poor soul needs to quit his tobacco habit, cleanup his room and get a haircut. Then he needs to spend more time reading and meditating on something more profound and original, namely the teachings of Christ.