Giuseppe Ungaretti, “The Buried Harbor”
The necessity of speaking hides. When sought, it proves elusive, not only avoiding bright spots but creating false trails. Honesty begs for brevity — trut...
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Blog in Review: Thanks for reading! Highlights from June-August 2017
I started this summer with a resolution to write for the blog daily. I thought if I wrote a lot the audience would explode and I could do what every blogger wis...
János Pilinszky, “Van Gogh’s Prayer”
It aggravates me that I still don’t know what to do when confronted with van Gogh. I still want to say too much too soon, but I’ve learned to look u...
Hadewijch II, “You who want knowledge…”
The briefest description of my life: “in exile.” In some ways, it’s not so bad. I can’t say I lack materially, though I would like bette...
Blog in Review: “I’m happy I’m open to inspiration,” 8/28/17
About 2 weeks ago, I wanted to read a book on van Gogh, but got stuck on one painting, “Ward in the Hospital in Arles.” I wrote a post which I hope ...