Anna Hertzberg's Blog (27)

I had guests today
My house filled up with people
Emptiness prevailed

First time in so long
My tiny mother unhugged
She took it standing

At breakfast table
Your chair relentlessly bare
Hot oatmeal no more

Dear Friends,

Kaveen will have his poetry recital on May 27, 7:30-9:30pm in Riddle Hall (same place where we had the Celebration), Morganton. I am looking forward to see you there or, if you cannot make it, you are welcome to come to the house. Just give me a call to make sure I am in.

My #: 917 378 2378

Love,

Anna







forTHE MYSTICS SPEAK

ON WAKING UP

TO BEING HUMAN

An Evening of Spiritual Poetry

with Kaveen… Continue

I found this beautiful poem in the house and I want to share it with you. I do not know who wrote it (would you please reveal yourself?), but it speaks so deeply for all of us...



Words Like Bells

Echoing Reminders Of How I Want

To Live My Life

Hand Movements Like Paintings

I Look Deeply Into Wondering

'From Where Does That Movement Come?'

There Are Those Who Read & Understand

And Those Who Live The Meaning

All I Can Say Is This

No One… Continue

“Knowing the world ends



when I exhale my last breath



I plant more bamboo.”



Bob Markman







Hello Friends.







My name is Kaveen Hutchison. I was a colleague and friend of Bob Markman. Actually, I met Bob while in graduate school and had the good fortune to have him be my mentor for many years, a role which evolved into a friendship I am tremendously grateful for. I imagine that most of you have similar feelings, for… Continue

Dear friends,



It has been over five weeks and I am still at a loss for words. What happened is so enormous for me that I can only afford a glance at a time. If I were to allow in all that wants to come right this minute, I would drown in sorrow and maybe self pity and I know Avi would call it bad poetry and none of us wants to be on his "bad poets" list...

The truth is that (I make it up as I go...) my magical, custom-fitted playmate is gone and it is very, very sad. Yes he left… Continue