Farewell Letter - The Difficulties of Losing A Parent

David Whyte recites his poem 'Farewell Letter' and reflects on the difficulties of losing a parent. 'Farewell Letter' can be found in David's book River Flow: New and Selected Poems.
Filmed by Bodi Hallett (Sattva Photo) December 2023
© David Whyte
www.davidwhyte.com

[@Adityadixit-qe6jx]

Thank you so much David sir

[@kblenseigne]

I was at this sharing of David’s, on a cold and overcast winter’s day last December (2023) in Seattle. If you have a chance, get to one of his in-person offerings. He’s great on video and zoom; he’s transcendent and mesmerizing in person.

[@Kelbelle-gt3dl]

✨🕯️🪷💫✨ no words… but tears of deep recognition and a smile floating in my heart. Thank you for this.
(I Miss you Momma Bear😇✨)

[@bongozappa]

I often dream of my mum
Unaware that she has gone
Grateful and secure
We share something small
Exchange a look
Laugh together
Upon waking, still inhabiting my dream
I'm unaware she's gone.
I believe you wrote a letter for every son that's lost his mum.
Thank you.

[@lauriebrannan4790]

Thank you, David. So much.

[@brentonjc]

Wow, just beautiful 🙏❤

[@flyingcolors8]

I am so deeply, so truly touched from all the warmth, light and wit in it. Thank you.

[@daviddavidson2767]

I'm not into gurus at all, but I'd happily listen to and read anything of Mr Whyte's.

[@paigesaudibles]

✨

[@meloearth]

Why does he repeat entire sentences in his writing? Just curious.

[@Eyes_Unclouded]

I believe its to help give space for the words to land in us